![VAT CONCERNS [21ST AUGUST 2025] - With global economic pressures continuing to drive prices higher, the government has moved to ease the strain on households by tackling the rising cost of living. However, there has been some confusion over when consumers can expect to see a drop in prices. Ahead of Tuesday’s House of Assembly sitting, Commerce Minister Hon. Emma Hippolyte outlined the measures taken and explained the process aimed at easing the squeeze on citizens.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
HIPPOLYTE ADDRESSES GROCERY PRICE CONCERNS AMID GOVERNMENT VAT RELIEF
VAT CONCERNS [21ST AUGUST 2025] – With global economic pressures continuing to drive prices higher, the government has moved to ease the strain on households by tackling the rising cost of living. However, there has been some confusion over when consumers can expect to see a drop in prices. Ahead of Tuesday’s House of Assembly sitting, Commerce Minister Hon. Emma Hippolyte outlined the measures taken and explained the process aimed at easing the squeeze on citizens.
