PRICE CONTROL [30TH JULY 2025] – The countdown is on to August 2nd, when the Government of Saint Lucia will officially remove VAT on 70 essential food items. Commerce Minister Emma Hippolyte, who chairs the Joint Ministerial Task Force, says systems are in place to help businesses adjust to the VAT changes. Meanwhile, the Ministry is laying the groundwork to boost consumer confidence by monitoring prices ahead of the rollout.