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The government of Antigua and Barbuda will remove the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) on selected essential food items and school supplies for two days in April.<\/p>

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The measure will take effect from 10 to 11 April 2026, ahead of schools reopening after the Easter break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet said the initiative is designed to ease financial pressure on families preparing for the new school term.<\/p>

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Officials expect the temporary tax cut to reduce the cost of basic goods, particularly for parents buying groceries and school supplies.<\/p>

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The move is part of wider efforts to provide targeted economic support during key periods of the year.<\/p>\n

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