Acting Agriculture Minister, Derrick Kellier is assuring Jamaicans that there is and will be no shortage of food as a result of this year’s prolonged drought.

Speaking at a press briefing which ended moments ago, Minister Kellier says there’s no food crisis.

Minister Kellier says there’s no need for food prices to increase.

He says vendors who have jacked up prices are exploiting customers.

Acting Agriculture Minister Derrick Kellier.

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