'he pointed to the government's incentive programs to switch light buses and taxis to a cleaner-burning fuel and the adoption of tough vehicle-emission standards.

The government had for several years resisted public demands for a minimum wage, and relied on a voluntary program, which ultimately failed to meet its expectations.

The territory has an extremely narrow tax base. But with its budget deficit ballooning, the government is considering the introduction of a new duty on goods and services, writes.