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Work on the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, which falls under the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project, is now complete.

More than 60 farmers have been approved to operate within the park, which will commence operations in April, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Thursday (March 20).

He provided the update during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives.

Dr. Holness highlighted the country’s annual water woes associated with seasonal dry periods, adding that the Government has conducted “the most...

The 20 per cent duty concession, which currently applies to pickup trucks used by farmers, will now be extended to include other mid-sized commercial vehicles typically utilised in farming.

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

He said that the Government will revise the General Consumption Tax (GCT) Act to redefine the eligible vehicles and include versatile options like panel vans and small trucks.

He noted that adding other...