Recently appointed Lead Negotiator Hugh O’Brien, chief advisor to Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai, explained on Sunday following a long day of negotiations that while a “stalemate” has been reached with regard to a commercial agreement between Belize Sugar Industries Limited/American Sugar Refining (BSI/ASR) and Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), that the parties came extremely close to reaching a commercial agreement.
Import white sugar, one of Belize’s most recognizable products at home and abroad? It seemed unthinkable, but then so did the idea that locally produced sugar was much more greatly valued in Guatemala and Mexico than at home – and that certain locals would shortchange the Belizean public to make maximum profits.
The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) management is calling on Prime Minister John Briceno to intervene on their behalf in their ongoing dispute with Belize Sugar Industries Limited/American Sugar Refining (BSI/ASR).
Following Belize Sugar Industries Limited/American Sugar Refining (BSI/ASR)'s announcement of the start of the season on December 28 on Friday, with an "open agreement" with farmers allied with the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), the Association has hit back.
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