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The government has purchased the former Ken\u2019s Club property at Cassada Gardens for $9.3 million<\/strong>, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced during his Independence Day address.<\/p>

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The five-acre property will be converted into a retail and wholesale hub for the Central Marketing Corporation (CMC)<\/strong> as part of a broader national drive to strengthen food security, expand local production, and support farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne said the new facility will feature cold storage and agro-processing plants<\/strong>, enabling farmers to preserve, package, and market their produce more efficiently. He added that the CMC has been instructed to prioritize domestic purchasing<\/strong>, guaranteeing local farmers a stable market and fair returns for their goods.<\/p>

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The Prime Minister said the initiative aligns with his administration\u2019s commitment to achieving food sovereignty within this generation<\/strong>, backed by millions of dollars in new agricultural investments.<\/p>

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These include the acquisition of heavy equipment<\/strong> for the Ministry of Agriculture to construct feeder roads, ponds, and dams, and to clear and plough farmlands across the country. Two new abattoirs<\/strong>, including a dedicated poultry processing facility, will also be established to support livestock and poultry farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is clear and achievable \u2014 food sovereignty within this generation,\u201d Browne said. \u201cBy feeding ourselves, we are feeding our pride and preserving our sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>

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He added that the government\u2019s efforts also aim to create new entrepreneurial opportunities for young people<\/strong> in farming, agro-processing, and food distribution \u2014 part of a wider strategy to ensure that national independence is reflected in economic self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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