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November 12, 2025

The annual duty free concessions on imported barrels take effect from today, November 11, 2025. The concessions, announced on October 27, 2025 by Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves during his annual independence day address, was item #14 on his list.

“This initiative of my government, which brings so much relief to ordinary folks in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has been copied by several governments across the Caribbean,” Dr. Gonsalves had said to the crowds attending the independence day parade at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex.

Persons making use of the concessions will have improved facilities with the recent opening of the Modern Kingstown Port, which also has improved security. The barrel concessions end on December 31, 2025.