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The Leadership of the United Progressive Party (UPP) is dissatisfied with the manner in which Prime Minister Gaston Browne has chosen to introduce the notion of an increase in the Antigua Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST).<\/p>

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In a manner that can be described only as \u201coffhand,\u201d Prime Minister Browne has indicated that a tax hike \u2013 possibly by as much as 2% \u2013 is likely.<\/p>\n

Given that the 2024 Budget Presentation is to be delivered in less than a month, the UPP believes that national consultations on this subject must be held with stakeholders \u2013 especially the paying public.<\/p>

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It cannot be right for the Administration to make a decision with such serious financial implications unilaterally<\/em> \u2013 especially at this time when so many workers and their families are unable to make ends meet.<\/p>

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In the midst of high unemployment and under-employment, the remedy for the Administration\u2019s self-inflicted wounds \u2013 its excessive borrowings; inability to pay suppliers; overdue backpay and outstanding salary increases; and dozens of stillborn projects \u2013 cannot<\/em> be simply to raise taxes without the benefit of consultation.<\/p>\n

The UPP therefore calls on all tax-paying residents \u2013 both personal and corporate \u2013 as well as the trade unions and trade bodies to join with the Party in holding this Administration accountable and demanding that no taxes be increased without wide-ranging consultations.<\/em><\/p>

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Any failure by the Prime Minister and his Administration to collaborate on this and any tax-increase measure will lead to the UPP\u2019s call for mass protest action.<\/p>\n

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