Christmas Public Notices

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced its ABST reduction weekend. Prime Minister the Hon Gaston Browne has announced that following a round robin of his Cabinet members and officials of the Ministry of Finance, they have set December 15 to 17 and 22 as ABST reduction weekend and day from %15 to %5…

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November 19, 2023

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced its ABST reduction weekend.

Prime Minister the Hon Gaston Browne has announced that following a round robin of his Cabinet members and officials of the Ministry of Finance, they have set December 15 to 17 and 22 as ABST reduction weekend and day from %15 to %5 percent.

This reduction in sales tax is designed to further stimulate the economy during the yuletide season.

Image credit: Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service

The Christmas Barrel Initiative will run from the 1st December to 31st December 2023. Under this initiative each household will be allowed to import the following in a standard size shipping barrel or an E- Container for personal use;

• Clothing “not more than 7 pieces of the same type”

• Foodstuff

• Toiletries

The 10% Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC) and a processing / handling fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be charged.

Image credit: Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division

As the holiday season approaches, kindly take note of the extended hours that the Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division will be introducing.