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Jason Holowchak \u2014 co-owner of North Coast Hardware:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The freedom and variety we enjoy in Antigua’s paint marketplace not only provides high-quality brands to you but just as important it provides employment and support to entrepreneurs who have invested in our nation for years.<\/div>\n
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The new taxes will affect, all but one company, negatively, leaving the others unable to compete and essentially creating a monopoly.<\/div>\n
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You have a right to choice and quality at an affordable price.<\/div>\n
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The freedom and variety we enjoy not only provide high-quality brands to you but just as important it provides employment and support to entrepreneurs who have invested in our nation for years.<\/div>\n
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The new taxes will affect, all but one company, negatively, leaving the others unable to compete and essentially creating a monopoly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jason Holowchak \u2014 co-owner of North Coast Hardware:\u00a0 The freedom and variety we enjoy in Antigua’s paint marketplace not only provides high-quality brands to you but just as important it provides employment and support to entrepreneurs who have invested in our nation for years. 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