Ja: Where's the beef?

Apparently there's not enough beef in Jamaica to meet local demand.

Immediately the ban was slapped on imported beef from the United states where Mad Cow disease was found, many Jamaicans welcomed what seemed a major opportunity for local cattle farmers to cash in. But the celebrations were shortlived.

Following complaints from users of certain fine cuts of beef, the agriculture ministry approved a search for new beef sources, a clear admission that the industry could not meet local demand for beef.

Jamaica does not have the resources to deliver the fine cuts of top quality beef that are required by the hotel industry and many local restaurants, industry sources admit.