维尔京群岛批准了一笔5.62亿美元的2026年预算,这是其历史上最大的预算,因为有人批评生活费用不断上涨。 The Virgin Islands approved a $562 million 2026 budget, the largest in its history, amid criticism over rising living costs.

维尔京群岛议会于2025年12月18日通过了2026年预算,其最后定额为5.62亿美元,比最初的5.5059亿美元预测数额增加5.62亿美元,使其成为该领土历史上最大的预算。 The Virgin Islands House of Assembly passed the 2026 budget on December 18, 2025, finalizing it at $562 million—up from the initial $550.59 million projection—making it the largest in the territory’s history. 该预算由总理Natalio D. Wheately博士于11月6日提出,在常设财政阶段经过了修订,在财政阶段,各部委为筹资请求辩护,并寻求增加资金。 The budget, presented November 6 by Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheately, underwent revisions during the standing finance stage, where ministries defended funding requests and sought increases. 经辩论和委员会审查后,最后文本经过详细审查和成员表决后获得批准。 After debate and committee review, the final version was approved following detailed scrutiny and member votes. 反对派领导人Myron V. Walwyn阁下批评预算尽管规模庞大,却未能改善日常生活条件, 指出基本必需品成本上升, 经济增长与居民金融斗争脱节。 While officials described the process as thorough and transparent, opposition leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn criticized the budget for not improving daily living conditions despite its size, citing rising costs for essentials and a disconnect between economic growth and residents’ financial struggles.