Yes. thank you. Is there no longer Stamp Duty on other transactions or is it just property sales?

Is it not just a little bit ridiculous that the laws of the Land allow Government to employ a huge portion of the work force, and at the same time allow this work force to be unionized? It seems rather unfair to those who have to foot the bills for as little work as possible for as much pay as possible.

Totally agree with the first sentence. As for the second, sometimes we should be careful what we wish for..........

Mr. Johnson are we going to learn how much our debt to outside lenders has been brought down?

"VAT revenues increased by $32m or 19.1 percent, jumping to $199.4m compared to $167.4m in the prior year, with the Government's income also further boosted by an 89.6 percent rise in stamp tax. That revenue item grew from $30.8m to $58.4 year-over-year."

Was the rate of stamp duty increased as well?

Say what you will, Mr. Bodie IS a rather eloquent writer!

You are right, of course, but that party cannot form itself. Persons involved in front-line politics obviously require more that integrity, sense and sensibility; time, money and organizational skills are a big factor. Perhaps this party could be made up not only of newcomers but the best from the existing two/three parties who have a true love for service and country????

Should think two should suffice for a country that is so in debt it has to tax its electorate to pay down its loans!!

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The pittance to merchants on top up is actually 6%, I believe, down from the original 20%........

"Many citizens are chomping at the bit for the next election in 2022, and understandably so."

Do we have to wait that long? Most of us won't make it! Where is the shining alternative coming to the fore???