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4.4. (...) In the Regional Action Plan, OECS WTO Members identified a number of policy objectives for the agriculture sector, including diversification to non traditional exports, alleviation of rural poverty, food security, promotion of agro-tourism, integration with the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and building resilience against climate change.

4.8. (...) Support is also provided to counter the adverse impact of natural disasters on the agricultural sector; in situations like this, farmers have received income support, and assistance by restoring key agricultural infrastructure financed mainly with international funds. Assistance by providing veterinary services and field sanitation (spraying pesticides) is also granted for free to farmers.

4.10. (...) Government assistance to the subsector is provided as financial support for upgrading/modernizing fishing gear and vessels. The aim of such support was provided is to enhance the fishers' safety and the sustainability of fish resources. Exports of fish and fisheries' products are subject to licensing requirements in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

1.1. As a small island located in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda has an economy that remains highly dependent on imports and vulnerable to natural disasters and other external shocks. (...)

1.11. (...) The Government is committed to enhance its management of other external risks to the overall fiscal situation. Identified challenges include building buffers to future natural disasters, reforming the pension system, channelling investment to climate-resilient infrastructure; and accelerating the shift to renewables. [4] (...)
[4] For instance, a tourist accommodation levy was established in 2021 to collect financial resources for a resilience fund.

2.7. (...) The Government seeks to attract investors in industries creating local jobs, enhancing economic activity, and providing a source for foreign currency. The authorities note their interest in economic diversification, including areas such as the blue economy and education. Sustainability and resilience building regarding climate change, food security, and improved access to finance for small business are also part of the objectives of policymakers. Antigua and Barbuda seeks to develop further the creative industries while sustaining the activities of the tourism sector, its main exporting sector. Recently, there has been push towards renewables as well.

Table 2.1 Major trade-related laws, 2022
Description: Foreign trade
Legislation: (...) Environmental Protection Levy Act 2002 (...)

Table 2.3 Eligibility criteria and incentives offered under the ABIA, 2022
(...)
Category 6 [a]
[a] Sectors identified as eligible for this investment category include the provision of healthcare, tourism, infrastructure development, renewable energy, education, or any similar project related to the economic development of Antigua and Barbuda.

2.26. (...) Incentives for investment above XCD 150 million are oriented to selected sectors: healthcare, tourism, infrastructure development, renewable energy, education, or any similar project related to the economic development of Antigua and Barbuda. (...)

3.16. All imports are subject to a 15% tax rate under the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax Act 2006. Certain goods and services listed in schedules 4 and 5 of the Act are exempt from the tax. In 2019, additional goods, such as biodegradable cups, plates and containers, and hurricane shutters, were added to the list of exempt supplies (schedule 4). (...)