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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.

Norman Grindley /Chief Photographer Opposition spokesman on Finance, Dr Omar Davies, at second from right with water bottling in hand, is fully enjoying the ?shaded? protection of a band of ?no taxMas? protesters gathered at Mandela Highway in Kingston on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, to voice opposition to the new $21.8 billion tax package announced December 17 by the Bruce Golding Administration. The protest was organized by the People?s National Party, who have called the measures ?wicked and unsconsionable? because of its expected impact on lower income groups.
Norman Grindley /Chief Photographer PNP protest, Cross roads.
Norman Grindley /Chief Photographer PNP protest Mandela Highway.
Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer Former Member of Parliament for Northern Clarendon Horace Dalley (in orange) joins protesters along Mandela Highway yesterday.
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