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MPs voted to approve hikes in excise duties on alcohol products and tobacco products proposed in a government motion in the House of Representatives on October 31.

The measure was previously approved by a split Senate on October 29.

Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo moved a motion to confirm the Excise Duty (Tobacco Products) (Amendment) Order, 2025. He further moved that motions to confirm the Excise Duty (Alcoholic Beverages) (Amendment) Order, 2025, the Excise Duty (Tobacco Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2025, the Excise Duty (Alcoholic Beverages) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2025 and the Customs (Import Duty) (Caribbean Common Market) (Amendment) Order, 2025 be considered simultaneously.