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Cabinet has approved expanding the categories of vehicles eligible for a 20 per cent duty concession for farmers.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during Wednesday’s (April 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

The policy adjustment was initially announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in March.

Initially, the concession could only be applied to pick-up trucks. However, the adjustment allows panel vans, small trucks, including those with...

Farmers and agro-processors could have cold storage access as early as June 2025 when the Essex Valley cold storage unit in St. Elizabeth is slated for completion.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, informed that he recently toured the site, which is expected to be the largest government-owned cold storage facility, occupying more than 3,000 square feet.

“It can hold about 20 containers and has processing capability. It’s going to be something to behold. We do expect it will be completed by June, and our Prime Minister [Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...