The Minister in the Ministry of Education says the government will keep to its word on reducing VAT

Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Dr Ubaldus Raymond, is assuring St Lucians that relief is indeed on the way as it relates to the reduction in VAT.The Vat reduction was one of the major points of the UWP’s campaign and Dr Raymond says government will deliver, but is proceeding with due caution.

The Minister says the government hears and understands the clamouring for relief from VAT. He says patience is needed to ensure that the reduction is done right.