GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TAX RELIEF AND FEE REDUCTIONS TO HELP LOWER COST OF LIVING.

With the rising cost of living weighing heavily on households, the government is rolling out a series of relief measures aimed at putting money back into consumers’ pockets. Effective June 1st, the 6% service charge on price-controlled goods has been scrapped—and come July 1st, selected essential items will also be exempt from VAT. In addition, travel will become more affordable, with a 50% cut to airport service charges expected to boost regional tourism and ease travel costs for Saint Lucians.