News

Hike In Vegetable And Sorrel Prices For Christmas

While people are more concerned about increased prices for the Christmas season, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society Lenworth Fulton says there is sufficient supply of vegetables and sorrel for consumers.

He notes that the government assisted several farmers in response to the losses suffered during September due to tropical storm Ian, which aided in the recovery for the holiday period. However, many prices doubled or even tripled. Some vendors in the Coronation Market, in Downtown, Kingston say they are already feeling the effects of price increases on sales.

Hoping for better business during Christmas,one vendor explains that profit margins have decreased. Another woman shared her experience of the impact that consistent price increase and the scarcity of vegetables, has had.

More details here:

Recent Posts

J. Wray & Nephew Limited Expands Portfolio with Distribution of Courvoisier

J. Wray & Nephew Limited, a subsidiary of Campari Group, has expanded its premium spirits…

5 days ago

Mikael Phillips Says He’s Subject of IC Report Sent to Parliament

Based on media reports and calls from journalists, I understand that I am the subject…

4 weeks ago

Criminal Threats Halt Work on Mandela Highway, Government Vows to Press On

Work to improve a critical section of the Mandela Highway through Central Village came to…

4 weeks ago

All Set for N.E.S.A. By-Election

The voters of St. Ann North Eastern go to the polls today (September 30, 2024)…

1 month ago

Integrity Commission Slams Fake Document Amid Leak Controversy

Reprehensible, abominable, and repulsive! That’s how the Integrity Commission is describing a fake document circulating…

2 months ago

St James Man Charged for Murder

Detectives in St. James have charged 30-year-old Joseph McKenzie, also known as "Geo," with the…

2 months ago