![A MERRY REPRIEVE [21ST OCTOBER 2026] - Saint Lucians can look forward to some financial relief this Christmas season, as the House of Assembly approves temporary VAT exemptions on Christmas barrels and selected goods beginning in November. The measure, which will remain in effect for four months, is expected to ease the cost of sending and receiving goods during the festive season. Amanda King reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SAINT LUCIA PARLIAMENT APPROVES VAT EXEMPTION ON CHRISTMAS BARRELS
A MERRY REPRIEVE [21ST OCTOBER 2026] – Saint Lucians can look forward to some financial relief this Christmas season, as the House of Assembly approves temporary VAT exemptions on Christmas barrels and selected goods beginning in November. The measure, which will remain in effect for four months, is expected to ease the cost of sending and receiving goods during the festive season. Amanda King reports.
