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Bouyon artist Coleridge ‘Mr Ridge’ Bell recommends the introduction of a tax treaty to advance Dominica’s bouyon genre

11 June 2026
This content originally appeared on DBC Radio.
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Bouyon Artist Coleridge ‘Mr Ridge’ Bell has recommended the introduction of a tax treaty to take Dominica’s bouyon genre to new levels.

Mr Bell told the Government pre-budget consultation that some Caribbean Islands are using their tax treaty, which allows their artists to benefit financially.

Bouyon Artist Coleridge ‘Mr Ridge’ Bell

Meantime, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says a double taxation treaty exists between the US and Dominica; however, bouyon artists have some challenges since they don’t pay taxes at home.