(Jamaica Observer) The Government is to operate the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Trelawny for three months to save cane produced in the parish for this year’s crop.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Karl Samuda told the House of Representatives on Tuesday night that it is imperative that the factory, which is in good condition, immediately commence operations in order to rescue the more than 95,000 tonnes of cane that have so far not been reaped.
“The principals of EFL (Everglades Farm Limited) have indicated that they are not in a position to start up the factory due to their financial situation, [but] are prepared to allow the Government of Jamaica to start up and operate the factory for three months to take off the canes in Trelawny,” he explained.
