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There were islandwide demonstrations led by the People's National Party (PNP) to voice opposition to the new $21.8 billion tax package. However, amid protests and cries from the public, Prime Minister Bruce Golding made an announcement on December 23, 2009 to roll back some of the taxes, and add new tax measures to create a more reasonable tax package, than what had been previously announced.

Contributed demonstration
Contributed demonstration
Contributed demonstration
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer A protestor chastises the previously announced tax by the Government, during the People's National Party planned demonstrations in Highgate, St Mary on Wednesday.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer Dr Morais Guy (right), Member of Parliament for Central St Mary and chairman of the People's National Party (PNP) Region Two leads a band of protesters though the streets of Highgate, St. Mary yesterday.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Ian Allen/Photographer PNP demonstrations in Highgate St. Mary.
Adrian Frater photo Early protesters decided not to wait for their colleagues before starting their action along Howard Cooke Boulevard in Montego Bay, St James.
PNP vice president Derrick Kellier (3rd from left) participate in the party's Region Six demonstration along the Howard Cooke Boulevard, in Montego Bay, yesterday.
The PNP Region Six protest in Sam Sharpe Square moves into high car as a 50-strong group of motor cyclists from Eastern Hanover joins their colleagues in Sam Sharpe Square.
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