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We are not taxing people more- Serame

Monday, February 19, 2024 | 430 Views |

We are not taxing people more- Peggy Serame

Following accusations that government is extorting its citizens through heavy tax to recover from COVID-19 nemesis, Minister of Finance Peggy Serame has quashed the allegations in Parliament.

Responding to a question from Specially Elected Member of Parliament (SEMP) Unity Dow who had enquired if taxing people more is a guiding principle to raise the government revenue.

Dow, further enquired if the guiding principle looks to only take money away from citizens' pockets or ameliorate their lives.

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