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Finance Minister Fayval Williams announced a revised special consumption tax (SCT) on sugary drinks, moving from a volume-based system to one based on sugar content.
The tax, set at 22 cents per gram of added sugar, will take effect May 1 to allow time for implementation.
Williams said the measure is health-focused, rewarding beverages with lower sugar content and creating incentives for manufacturers to reformulate products.
While some industry figures criticized the tax as unfair, public health advocates welcomed it as a positive step against obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.