Cigarette tax

Government imposes huge tax on cigarettes and alcohol

The Government has imposed  this tax burden to encourage people to be mindful of their health and take ownership of their lifestyle.

Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch when presenting the 2017 Budget in Parliament today said the consumption of alcohol and tobacco has associated social implications which the Government continues to face through increased funding for law and order, manpower, free primary health care, social awareness and education.

More so, he said the consumption of such goods contributes to poverty and wasteful expenditure.