Floyd Green Bets $800 Million on 95 Greenhouses — and the Math on Whether Jamaica Can Eat Its Way Out of Its Import Bill

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green has announced that the government has allocated $800 million to build 95 greenhouses across four parishes before the end of 2026, with the largest concentration — 40 units — going to Mocho in Clarendon.

The breakdown: 40 in Mocho, Clarendon; 20 in Water Valley and 15 in Black Stone Edge in St Ann; 10 in Lancaster, Manchester; 10 in Damhead, St Catherine. The phrasing of the announcement is significant. This is not a feasibility study or a partnership memorandum. It is capital allocation with locations, parish counts, and a delivery deadline inside the calendar year.

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Floyd Green Bets $800 Million on 95 Greenhouses — and the Math on Whether Jamaica Can Eat Its Way Out of Its Import Bill