November 13, 2026
Gov’t working towards eliminating informal settlements in another 10 years
Written byPatrice Walters
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has indicated that the Government is working towards eliminating informal settlements, by about 2036.
These efforts include, establishing legitimate housing developments in areas where people work.
He said for new housing developments, focus will be placed on tourism areas, to enable workers in the sector to live close to where their jobs are located.
Dr. Holness was speaking yesterday, at the contract signing ceremony for the Grange Pen Greenfield housing project.
The project, being undertaken by the Housing Agency of Jamaica in collaboration with China Harbour Engineering Company, will have over 1400 units.
He noted that 20 per cent of units will be reserved for tourism workers in Montego Bay, St. James.
He noted that oftentimes, informal settlements are created by persons moving to areas close to where they work.
Dr. Holness said with more housing developments to come on stream, the aim is to not have any informal settlement, within the next 10 years.
