February 20, 2026 — Pig slaughtering services at the Scarborough Abattoir have been temporarily suspended this week to facilitate critical maintenance. The Division of Food Security, Natural Resources, the Environment and Sustainable Development confirmed that the pause in operations was necessary to perform routine servicing on essential machinery within the facility.
According to officials, the suspension is a proactive measure aimed at ensuring the long-term reliability of the equipment and maintaining the high health and safety standards required for the island’s livestock processing. Regular operations for pig slaughtering are expected to resume in full on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Butchers and farmers are encouraged to note the resumption date and schedule their activities accordingly. The Division has expressed its appreciation for the public’s patience as it works to upgrade and maintain this vital agricultural infrastructure.
