Sep 30, 2009
Jamaica Dairy Farmers Federation Owes Over J$14M In Taxes
The Jamaica Dairy Farmers Federation has reportedly been hauled before the revenue court, after its failure to pay over $14.3 million in outstanding PAYE deductions. The matter came before the Old Harbour Resident Magistrate’s court, where the matter was adjourned until October 23, and Resident Magistrate Simone Wolfe-Reece admonished the company’s representative to pay up by that time.
The company, which sells Century Farm Milk products, has reportedly owed the outstanding amounts since 2005. The Federation’s representative reportedly told the court that the company is undergoing a restructuring exercise, and that it is unlikely that it will be able to come up with the money by October 23. The Resident Magistrate emphasized that the company must pay a substantial sum by that date.
Employees at the company are also said to be disgruntled, as they have reportedly not been paid for the past three months.