A cut in the Garbage and Sewage Contribution (GSC) levy for households should have been one of the measures announced by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Thursday to help Barbadians better cope with the cost of living, says economist Kemar Stuart.“In the recent address to the nation the Prime Minister missed the opportunity to address the Garbage and Sewage tax currently attached to the water bill of all Barbadians, both domestic households and commercial properties,” said Stuart.“This tax has been a serious burden to Barbadians, especially those persons not connected to the sewage system,” he said.After days of intense negotiation with members of the business community, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced a major relief package on Thursday, placing an additional 44 food, household and personal items on the VAT-free list starting next Thursday for six months.
