To ease the burden of the rising global prices of food and essential goods on the people of Commonwealth of Dominica, the Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit announced that the government will return to Parliament to discuss the key fiscal measures in the upcoming Parliamentary session that will be held on April 10.
This announcement was made by the leader through his Facebook, on April 2, 2026. He stated, this decision is part of the current administration’s continued effort to shield Dominicans from the impact of rising global prices.
The statement released by Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit notes that to help people overcome this price hike the import tariffs were eliminated and several commodities under the Value Added Tax (VAT) system were zero-rated during the 2025-2026 Budget.
Earlier, the government had introduced measures to help ease the impact of rising global prices on Dominican citizens and residents. These steps are proving beneficial for the country as a whole. They include temporary reductions in duties and taxes on essential goods, along with increased support for vulnerable households through existing social protection programs.
According to the Prime Minister of Dominica, this is good news for the whole nation as it is beneficial for everyone- families, small businesses, and the hospitality sector. This can also play a vital role in the finance sector, which will further help in the growth and development of the whole nation, its citizens, and infrastructure.
The Prime Minister noted that these measures will remain in effect until the end of July this year, and are expected to have a positive impact on the people of the island nation, making the country self-reliant.
He also added, that the measures will not be implemented as they are; they will be reviewed again during the upcoming budget period.
