Jolly Beach Resort has announced that it will pay all taxes and make no concession demands, unlike some other properties. This decision has sparked a conversation about the tax practices of other hotels in Antigua and Barbuda. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has acknowledged that many hotels in the country do not pay their fair share of taxes, raising concerns about the government’s handling of these issues. Critics have questioned why the Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Finance, has allowed this situation to persist. The announcement has also led to discussions about the country’s foreign direct investment policy and the role of concessions in attracting tourism investments.
