Cabinet greenlights temporary restart of scrap metal trade

In light of a large build-up of scrap metal across Region Four, Cabinet has approved a temporary restart of the scrap metal trade so that exporters can ship out the existing stock over the next three months.

Speaking at yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing, Minister of State Joseph Harmon noted that inspections have revealed that the 19-month suspension of the trade led to a buildup of stock and consequently Cabinet approved a proposal brought to it by Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin in September, 2016.