Belize Times July 1, 2018- Barrow Threatens Retrenchment

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The Belize Times

Established 1957

1 JULY 2018 | ISSUE NO: 5103

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BARROW THREATENS RETRENCHMENT... 15% GST & PUBLIC OFFICERS’ PAY-CUTS Pg. 2

Thursday, 28 June 2018 As can only be expected, Prime Minister Barrow continues to come under fire for his exorbitant taxes on fuel which make Belize’s pump prices among the highest in the region and even the world. The Chamber of Commerce, as it has done in the past, took the lead in writing to the PM requesting a meeting to discuss the lowering of the fuel taxes which continue to cripple the productive sector and burden all Belizeans across the board. And as should only be expected based on past experience, the Prime Minister has responded with trademark arrogance and intimidation. In a letter back to the Chamber, Barrow explains snidely that he would be happy to meet with the

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