Consumer Affairs Commission to investigate price gouging in the agriculture sector following Hurricane Beryl

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Operators of SIA defend the airport’s safety, following concerns raised by the Opposition

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Trelawny Police identify teen killed in suspected shark attack

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Government announces plans to tackle poor performance in mathematics

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Education Ministry notes fluctuations in Jamaica’s performance in CSEC exams

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Opposition urges government to ensure Mpox isolation areas are secure

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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CPFSA calls for public’s assistance in locating missing Westmoreland toddler

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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President of the UNIA/ACL JA Steven Golding calls for Garveyism to be instilled in children from a young age

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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Two charged for illegal gun in Cherry Tree Lane Clarendon, yesterday

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

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JFJ condemns mass shooting in Four Paths, Clarendon

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is to investigate reports of price gouging in the agriculture sector, following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

This, as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says he has received numerous reports of traders selling crops from external markets at extremely high prices.

The Minister says he is concerned that traders importing low-cost items are not passing on the benefits to consumers.

Minister Green notes that despite the reports of price gouging, there have been improvement in produce prices over the last two weeks.

He reiterates that the sourcing of produce externally is not meant to replace local production.

Read More