- Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley denied claims of plans to increase Value Added Tax (VAT).
- Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar alleged the government intended to raise VAT and introduce new taxes during the mid-year budget debate on June 7.
- Persad-Bissessar presented documents on June 11, claiming they were proof of the planned tax increases.
- Rowley addressed the issue on June 13, stating there was no discussion about increasing VAT.
- Rowley emphasized that the claims were unfounded during a post-cabinet media briefing.
Source: tt.loopnews.com
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