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Hotel Accommodation Tax to be increased from 7% to 10%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Stating that the government needs money to execute projects in various ministries, including in health and education, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration passed a bill in the House of Assembly on October 13, 2016 to raise Hotel Accommodation Tax from 7% to 10%.
NDP Gov’t forced to reverse tax increase on alcohol
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Entrepreneurs have proven their ability to lobby in fairness for their businesses and consumers alike as they have succeeded in making the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government revoke recently instituted import taxes on alcoholic beverages.
From rum to work permits! NDP imposes higher taxes on residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After allegedly raiding the treasury to win the 2015 general elections and, according to the Virgin Islands Party Opposition, civil society and the media, leaving the country broke, the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is now on a tax hike strategy in order to make up for its financial mismanagement.
UPDATE: Don’t solve problems of economy on backs of poor people- Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Representative of the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA, is objecting to the announced increased in departure tax at sea ports and believes it is not the right move in these trying economic times.