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GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019(Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago Dollars, except where otherwise stated)(Continued)2.%u0009 Significant accounting policies (continued)xx) Revenue recognitionRevenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates and sale taxes.The following specific recognition criteria must be met before revenue is recognised:Sales of newspaper, advertising and job printingRevenue from the sale of advertising to third parties, including related parties, is recognised with the publication or broadcast of the advertisement and the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably. Income from newspaper circulation and job printing are recognised upon delivery of the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.Rental incomeRental income arising under operating leases is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term.Interest incomeInterest income is recognised as interest accrues, unless collectability is in doubt.72 GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES ANNUAL REPORT 2019