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Grenada’s First VAT-Free Weekend Sparks Shopping Surge and Price Concerns

  • Grenada held its first VAT-free weekend on August 28–29, 2026, to give consumers immediate cost-of-living relief.
  • The event triggered a major shopping surge nationwide, especially in Carriacou.
  • It also exposed problems such as confusion over eligible items, traffic congestion, and alleged pre-weekend price increases by retailers.
  • Suggestions included using a reduced VAT rate of 10%–12% instead of a full exemption, plus stronger price monitoring.
  • The government is seeking public feedback to improve the VAT-free weekends planned for September and October.

Source: nowgrenada.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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