Dominica is reintroducing a Highway maintenance levy

Dominica is reintroducing a Highway maintenance levy.

The levy, which took effect on August 2, 2022, allows private vehicle owners to pay $100 annually, and other vehicles to pay more based on their weight.

The bill was passed in Parliament last night.

Minister for Finance, Dr Irving Mcintrye

He says the heaviest vehicles will pay a maximum 5OO dollars annually.

Minister responsible for Finance, Dr Irving Mc intrye

Minister for Tourism Denise Charles Pemberton is optimistic private vehicle owners will cooperate and pay the 1OO dollar Highway Maintenance levy annually.

Minister for Tourism, Denise Charles Pemberton.