Tropical Sugar Company to invest US$50M in new sugar production facility in Jamaica
50,000-ton modern plant to create 2,000 jobs and produce jaggery, molasses and renewable energy from bagasse.
JAMAICA – Tropical Sugar Company Limited (TSCL) has unveiled plans to invest US$50 million in developing a modern, commercial-scale sugar production facility in Clarendon, Jamaica.
The project marks a significant step toward reviving the country’s sugar industry and will be located in Chesterfield, close to the former Monymusk Estate.
Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with completion expected within 18 months. The fully integrated plant will have an installed capacity of 50,000 metric tons and will sit on approximately 11,000 acres of former sugar lands leased from Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings (SCJH) Limited.
Once operational, the project is projected to generate around 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness commended the investment by TSCL’s Indian partners and highlighted the importance of utilizing the nearly 50,000 acres of unoccupied lands owned by SCJH in Clarendon.
He said the initiative would help restore economic activity in communities that previously thrived under sugar production.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the government aims to support a new model of sugar production, stating that efforts have focused on stimulating economic development in the region.
He noted that the administration was committed to building a modern, vertically integrated industry that maximizes value from sugar cane before export.
According to the investors, the new factory will be capable of producing brown sugar, white sugar, jaggery, molasses, and additional cane-based derivatives.
The facility will also utilize bagasse for energy generation and support further agro-processing and industrial activities on adjoining lands purchased by the company, signaling long-term commitment to Jamaica’s agricultural sector.
Chief Executive Officer of TSCL, Anil Jami, described the groundbreaking as the culmination of a two-year effort to reintroduce sugar production in the country.
He said the project represents a strong opportunity for local communities and the national economy and will generate substantial employment.
Jami added that the company plans to produce its own power for irrigation and introduce specialty products such as jaggery powder intended for export to markets including the United States and Europe.
TSCL described the development as the first of its kind in Jamaica, highlighting its focus on sustainable operations and clean industrial technology.
The company said the initiative reinforces Jamaica’s potential to become a leader in modern sugar production and environmentally responsible industrial development.
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