The accusation that the government is implementing a new tax related to beverage bottles is entirely unfounded. No new tax has been introduced by the Government. The price increases observed in the private sector are in no way tied to any governmental decision, nor do they reflect any changes to the deposit scheme related to beverage bottles. Prime Minister Robert Abela has strongly reacted to the recent decision by the Bottle Collection and Recycling Scheme (BCRS) to increase its tariffs for local beverage producers and importers, a move set to take effect this Saturday. In his response, Abela emphasised...