November 13, 2026
PM again accuses some politicians of allegedly facilitating and promoting squatting
Written bySugar Ray Thomas
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has again accused some politicians of allegedly facilitating and promoting squatting.
He said the situation has left the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) and the Government with the tedious task of regularising several lands occupied illegally by residents.
Dr. Holness was speaking yesterday at the contract signing ceremony for the Grange Pen Greenfield housing project.
He said unconfirmed studies have shown that there are about 600,000 households in informal settlements.
The Prime Minister said it is never an easy task to formalise these settlements, which he said were captured by residents with the support of some politicians.
Dr. Holness said approximately $1 billion was spent to acquire land in Grange Pen for residents.
