Here in Barbados, one of the big controversies at the moment is that steep increase in tax affairs, one which the operators say they haven't had in 15 years. Along with that we continue to discuss the future of government's compact with the private sector with the aim of trying to keep food prices down.
The Cooperative coalition is questioning the government's decision to amend the Utilities Act.
While we hear a lot about murders in Jamacia, information coming forward shows that sexual assault cases are also a source of worry
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