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In MY 2020/21 Sri Lanka expects a healthy rice paddy harvest with a forecast of 4.4 million metric tons. The MY 2019/20 harvest would surpass the national target for self-sufficiency.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits under 4 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 2 months, beginning April 17

On March 19, Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified temporary suspension of import of commodities under 156 Harmonized System (HS) headings from April 16 to July 15, 2020.

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, on March 20 the Sri Lankan Government’s (GOSL) Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) issued a notice to importers which restricts the...

Sri Lanka does not produce genetically engineered (GE) crops or animals.

Many Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States have undertaken efforts to comply with their obligations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) to the Convention on Biological Diversity....

The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka introduces a new regulation under the section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980, in consultation with the Food Advisory Committee.

In 2018, the United States exported over $1 Billion in U.S. consumer-oriented products to the Caribbean Basin.

The Cayman Islands tourism industry has experienced tremendous growth during the past several years.

Post expects rice production in Sri Lanka to increase to 3 million metric tons in the marketing year (MY) 2019/20 under average weather conditions.

The Bahamas is the second largest market for U.S. consumer-oriented products in the Caribbean.