Department of Agriculture Launches New Agricultural Delivery Service
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman, 30 January 2026 — The Department of Agriculture (DoA), under the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), has launched a new Agricultural Delivery Service aimed at improving access to bulk agricultural supplies for farmers across Grand Cayman. The service commenced on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
The service provides a structured delivery option from the Department’s warehouse to designated district drop-off points and operates every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Deliveries on Tuesdays will cover Lower Valley to West Bay, while Thursday deliveries will serve Lower Valley to East End.
A flat delivery fee of CI$25 per delivery applies. All orders and payments must be completed at least one day prior to the scheduled delivery. A minimum order of more than one pallet is required, and only items currently available at the Department’s warehouse are eligible for delivery.
Designated drop-off points have been established in Bodden Town, North Side, East End, and West Bay. Customers are required to collect their items using personal vehicles at the assigned locations.
Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure, Hon. Johany “Jay” Ebanks, stated:
“This delivery service reflects our continued focus on strengthening local food production and improving access to essential agricultural inputs. By reducing logistical barriers for farmers, we are supporting a more resilient agricultural sector and reinforcing national food and nutrition security through practical, service-driven action that enable domestic food production.”
Director of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Wilbur Welcome, said:
“The Agricultural Delivery Service is part of our broader efforts to improve efficiency and customer service at the Commercial Centre (originally known as Sales Warehouse). This structured approach allows us to better manage deliveries while providing farmers with a reliable and predictable service.”
The initiative supports the Government’s Food and Nutrition Security Policy by improving access to agricultural supplies and strengthening the operational conditions that enable domestic food production.
The Agricultural Delivery Service forms part of the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and customer service at the Commercial Centre, formerly known as the Sales Warehouse. The structured delivery schedule supports improved planning and provides farmers with a reliable and predictable service.
The launch was marked by a visit from the Minister on the morning of 27 January, underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the farming community through responsive and service-driven initiatives.
Farmers and market operators interested in placing orders or accessing the delivery service are encouraged to contact the Department of Agriculture’s Commercial Centre at (345) 916-8507 or (345) 947-3090, or via email at ciagriculturesales@gov.ky.
Photos from the official launch feature the Hon. Minister Johany Ebanks, MP, JP for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure, Department of Agriculture Director Wilbur Welcome, Commercial Centre Driver and operational staff.
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About the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI)
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI) is responsible for advancing national priorities across planning, lands, agriculture, housing, and infrastructure in the Cayman Islands. Our Mission,
To develop and implement integrated policies, programmes, and infrastructure solutions that enhance land use, strengthen food security, improve housing access, and support climate-resilient development, guided by innovation, equity, connection, and integrity. Through strategic leadership and collaboration, the Ministry works to deliver sustainable outcomes that support economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and long-term prosperity for the people of the Cayman Islands.
About the Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture operates under the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure and is responsible for supporting the sustainable development of the Cayman Islands’ agricultural sector. The Department provides services and programmes that promote local food production, strengthen food and nutrition security, support farmers and producers, and encourage environmentally responsible agricultural practices. Through policy implementation, technical support, and service delivery, the Department works to enhance resilience, productivity, and long-term viability within the agricultural industry.
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