Jamaica Egg Farmers Association calls for removal of GCT on eggs
What happened
Mark Campbell, President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, renewed his call for the government to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs. Campbell stated that the tax, which was introduced in June 2012, resulted in a decrease in egg consumption.
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Why it matters
Campbell argued that removing the GCT would help increase both egg production and consumption. He noted that Jamaicans consume an average of one and a half eggs per week, which is significantly lower than the six eggs per week consumed in the Dominican Republic.
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Who's involved
- Mark CampbellPresident of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, advocating for tax removal
- Dominican RepublicIsland sovereign state used as a comparison point for egg consumption rates
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The entities involved
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Mark Campbell
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