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Please be advised that Cabinet on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025, granted approval for the zero rating of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on nine (9) additional food items, and personal hygiene food items, with effect from 3rd November, 2025 as outlined below:

• Other Chicken parts (such as thighs, leg quarts, etc.)
• Processed cheddar cheese
• Canned tuna
• Canned sardines
• Chicken sausages (all types)
• Cereals
• Lentils
• Categories of health drinks (such as Ensure and Supligen)
• Adult diapers

Be guided accordingly.

SOURCE: Agency For Public Information (API)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has made history. On Wednesday, 17th September, 2025, we ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction - commonly known as the BBNJ Agreement.

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SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has validated its draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2026-2030, positioning the country to implement the global Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework. Thirty-six (36) representatives from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector participated in the validation workshop held at Beachcombers Hotel on October 23rd, 2025.

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SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Webston Selmon Walters, former government minister, diplomat, and industry leader.

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SOURCE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs

The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture will once again join the rest of the Caribbean region in celebrating Caribbean Tourism Month during the month of November 2025.

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