The disclosure was made by Theodore James the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries during his appearance before the Standing Finance Committee (SFC).

James’ comment was in response to a question from Deputy Speaker Hon. Neville Smith who suggested that “the department needed to invest in a pound to address the loose livestock that was roaming the street destroying person’s personal property.”

Stray animals have been roaming the streets, disrupting traffic and causing damage to property.

Hon. Smith also reminded the Director that when the animals are caught they must be taken care of and fed.

In response the Director mentioned that the Ministry had already agreed to fund the building of the pound. James said that the department has agreed and confirmed on drawings and were now allocating funds for the building of the pound which should begin early in 2020.

The Director also stated that the department has a budget set aside for the purpose of feeding the animals and also developing a pasture to keep the animals fed.