1767-Feb.-16: The British government declared that all proceeds from new colonial trade taxes would be used for the maintenance and improvement of Caribbean …

1767-Feb.-16: The British government declared that all proceeds from new colonial trade taxes would be used for the maintenance and improvement of Caribbean ports. Specifically, the funds were designated for the upkeep of infrastructure in Dominica and the general advancement of British plantations in America. Any surplus revenue was earmarked for broader colonial enhancements, signaling a reinvestment of trade profits into imperial security. This fiscal policy underscored the importance of maritime logistics to the survival and profitability of the sugar colonies.