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B.S.C.F.A. to Support Order of Mandamus
2015-01-07 07:28:55| Sugar Industry News
The only thing for certain in the sugar industry is that it is back to square one and tonight, the industry finds itself at rock bottom. While there is urgent need to start the sugar crop, it is still not known when the Tower Hill mill will begin to grind. Here is why. On Sunday, in San Roman Village, a vast majority of the membership of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association voted against the signing of a proposed agreement drafted by ASR/B.S.I. The near-unanimous rejection of the offer has forced both parties back to the table where they will once again attempt to prepare an agreement that is mutually beneficial. But it is not known when there will have a sit down. Prior to the special general meeting, the likelihood of an injunction being filed to prevent the signing of the agreement, had it not satisfied several requests being made by former B.S.C.F.A. secretary, Lucilo Teck, loomed over the discussions. While the injunction application has since been withdrawn, a writ of mandamus is to be heard on Friday to compel the Sugar Industry Control Board to set a date for the start of the sugar crop. The thinking is that the SICB has the power to set the date for the start of the crop. But this position has already been rejected by the government. So while that hangs in the balance, this morning, News Five spoke with erstwhile vice-chairman Alfredo Ortega who says that the organization is regrouping and is joining forces with Teck in seeking an order from the Supreme Court.
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