New government measures to deliver relief to families

The government has introduced a set of measures to bring relief to citizens.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit told Parliament that the VALUE ADDED TAX amendment will discontinue tax compounding in the interest of the people of Dominica.

Mr Skerrit says importers and consumers will benefit from the measure.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Leader of the opposition, Jesmar Paul Victor, supported the measure in Parliament.

Leader of the opposition Jesmar Paul Victor.

Meanwhile,  the Income Tax Amendment Act and Excise Tax Amendment Act were passed to reduce the cost of living in Dominica.

Parliament adjourned sine die