- Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is moving forward with a promised VAT-free shopping day in Saint Lucia before Christmas, with legal preparations underway.
- A list of eligible goods for zero-rating will be published, while some non-essential items may be excluded.
- The initiative is part of broader holiday concessions, including Christmas bonuses for public servants and extra payouts to pensioners.
- Opposition members questioned the feasibility due to parliamentary procedures, but Pierre insists it will be legally compliant.
- The VAT-free day aims to reduce costs for citizens and boost consumer spending, following similar measures in other Caribbean countries.
Source: stluciatimes.com
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