Rich countries farm subsidies fall slightly in 2006 - OECD estimates support at US$268b
Government support to farmers in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) fell in 2006, both in cash terms and as a share of farm receipts. But the drop was due mainly to rising world food prices rather than changes in policies, as less support was provided...
State vows crackdown on illegal gas stations
The Government is warning that it will be clamping down on illegal suppliers of petroleum products. Clive Mullings, Minister of Energy, says a special force will be established to crack down on the illegal operators. "This will be a tall order because gas is sold illegally...
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