Prime Minister Gaston Browne
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling on the Layer Farmers Association to reverse a decision to increase the prices of eggs on the island.
“The egg cartel needs to retreat and end their opportunistic wickedness. Have some empathy for the poor and vulnerable,” Browne wrote on his social media page.
The prices of white and brown eggs have recently been increased in Antigua and Barbuda.
According to the new adjustments announced, starting from September 16, 2024, the price for a dozen eggs will move from $12.00 to $14.00. In addition, the case of eggs will now be available at $420.00, increasing from the previous price of $360.00.
The Antigua and Barbuda Layer Farmers Association attributed the sudden price increase to the escalating input costs, which they stated they refused to absorb.
However, PM Browne tells Antigua.news that if they fail to “retreat,” the government will consider opening up the egg market to allow supermarkets to import eggs with the aim of driving down the price.
This initiative is proposed to counteract the “egg cartel’s opportunistic price increases, which could potentially drive the retail price of eggs to $18-19” he said
The cost of eggs last went up in July 2022. In the previous changes, the bulk price of white and brown eggs was increased to $12 per dozen or $360 per case.
At that time, the association also emphasized that the increase was due to the worrying surge in input costs, especially feed.
Come on, Mr Editor. The PM called on nation’s Egg producers to RETHINK this plan to force consumers to pay more foe eggs. You seem to love that particular file-photo of the Hon. PM! 🤔🤔🤔
What’s wrong with the photo? Am I missing something?
Mr. Editor
Can we ask the P M To tell us WHAT IS IT THAT HE AND THE CABINET has to provide for THIS BODY in order to have them perform in the Manner YOU Desire …….
Sir, when you cast THREATS …… BE CAREFUL…… Ask Yourself “Am I being Fair when I say these things and Examine My OWN …..Conscience…….
May God Have MERCY ON ALL OF US!!!!!!
Frankly, he don’t give a damn because he have the money and the power to buy it much. Might have it shipped to his house. He’s not thinking about the poor people or people out therebstruggling and cannot afford it mush mine half egg all one egg stop think and listen. It’s not about you. Think of others but mind full Greed always get the best of everyone.