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26th March 2026
Jamaica's government is revising the sugar consumption tax on sweetened drinks to shift it from a volume-based to a sugar-content-based system, according to the state-run Jamaica Information Service (JIS).Tags: sugar tax, News excerpt, industry
Countries: Jamaica
20th February 2026
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has called for incentives to manufacturers to produce “healthier” drink options, following the government's announcement of a proposed new tax on sugar drinks, according to Radio Jamaica.Tags: sugar tax, News excerpt
Countries: Jamaica
4th December 2025
Construction of Tropical Sugar Company's new sugar factory in Lionel Town started on Dec. 2, with operations expected to begin within 18 months, according to Gleaner.Tags: Corporate, investment, Production, News excerpt, factory, industry
Countries: Jamaica