Federal Cabinet approves two Back-to-School VAT discounted rate days

Two Back-to-School VAT discounted rate days!!

The Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, August 22, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and approved two Back-to-School VAT discounted rate days.

The stipulated dates are Friday 26^th and Saturday 27^th August, 2022.

Several other matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis were discussed.

Below are the other decisions that were taken.

• The Cabinet approved funding for any child who is in dire need of advanced medical care that is not available in St. Kitts and Nevis and whose parents/guardians must seek that care overseas.
• The Cabinet reiterated its decision that the Basseterre High School will be renovated and reconstructed on the original historical site.
• The Cabinet received a report from the committee tasked with planning the activities to celebrate the 39^th anniversary of the Federation’s Independence. The Committee reported that plans are well underway for this year’s celebrations.
• The Cabinet approved several submissions including travel allowance for all early childhood resource teachers, the removal of all COVID-19 health and travel protocols, and the exemption of tuition costs for students attending the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) starting from the academic year 2022-23 and going forward.