SOURCE GIS ANTIGUA BARBUDA- Government moves to rid St. John’s of derelict properties
Attorney General Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin will soon bring to Parliament legislation for the publication of notices as it relates to the removal of derelict houses and properties in St John’s.
Cabinet has proposed a period of 60 days after the publication of said notices without any response by owners would lead to an Amenities Order for the Central Board of Health to demolish derelict buildings and remove unwanted overgrown vegetation.
The cost of demolition and owed property taxes will be charged to the owner. If owner’s debt is over 50% of the value of the property, a forced sale is imminent to recover the debt owed to the government of Antigua & Barbuda.
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I hope it’s not a force property take over by minister and syrians that will take place.
Long overdue, and note that many of the parliamentary districts in St John’s has been held by ABLP members over the last terms in office.
ST JOHN’S IS AN EYESORE!
Do something Browne & Co, town is more than embarrassing now. Stop talk, and get going.
Remember, you are the SERVANTS of the people, and NOT our MASTERS …
Without any doubt or debate, these building are an eyesore. They should never be demolished They are physical evidence of our history.
They should be preserved. Think about what English Harbour and nelsons Dockyard Nelson Dockyard would be like today, if the structures were demolished rather than restored.
Throughout most of the civilized world these types of structures are restored and used for cultural and historical purposes.
It pains me when i read that there is some thought of demolishing these structures.
Without naming names, now is the time for those individuals who lives in Antigua and Barbuda who calls themselves “Philanthropists” to step in and step up, and enlighten the decision makers to the value and significance of these structures.
True philanthrope’s create “A Trust” and glow in the naming rights of historical preservation.
Great reporting. This right here says it all –
” a forced sale is imminent to recover the debt owed…”
What have we come to??? This is madness! Create a problem for a solution with no 2nd thought or redress. Eyesore or not, those are the citizens property NOT the state.
Is it embarrassing or a reflection of the reality of failed government and widespread corruption?
Maybe people should retaliate and pay a visit to these compromised politicians homes. The eyesore of luxury amidst poverty should be addressed. Power to the People!
Not just in St. Johns but this needs to happen island wide! Derelict/abandoned buildings litter the entire island and the government should have taken action decades ago (like what governments do elsewhere). Tear ’em down and clean up the island!
60 days to respond is very short. Some of these property owners don’t even live in the country. Also, am I hearing right when you said that in certain circumstances a sale of property would be forced to pay for expenses? Uuummmn…. that does not sound right! These properties have owners and have been in families for generations. You can’t correct a problem by creating another problem.
The attorney general should start buy removing himself first, he looks derelict !
I am sick of the talkshow by these politicians.
Let us not forget about the derelict vehicles.
Were they not suppose to be removed from the various sites?
The administrators started the tasks but just did not complete the task. So old vehicles are seen here, there & everywhere causing obstruction & health hazards throughout the place.
The same applies to plastic bags. Plastic bags are seen throughout……..
Our politicians especially Cutie, Nicholus & Molwyn are filled with hot air with little action behind them . TALK IS CHEAP!!
Such a derelict move to take property from the people of St. John. Just another land grab to satisfy foreign investors.
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