CABINET NOTES:
The Attorney General announced that a law, which allows abandoned plots of land and decrepit buildings which pose health and security hazards, will be presented to Parliament giving government temporary control over such properties.
The Minister of Works, under the law, will have the authority to beautify those plots and even to make mini-parks on the properties; they will not have permanent structures built thereon.
Given the sacrosanct nature ascribed to private property under the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda, the new law will ensure that owners may reclaim the property at some future date.
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Now you see there where the problem lies with all these abandoned houses there for years and young people want land to start their own place the government needs to take back these land and sell to who wants them at a reasonable price. Like some other Caribbean countries do
I disssagree, there has to be some kkind of fine to the owner. But if they do it that way, the problem is to whom they will sell it to? Their children?
Let me see what they are gonna do with abandoned hotels.
I am all for this. Too many derelict and abandoned buildings in St. John’s and they are both an eye sore and a security risk. In lieu of temporary taking them over for renovation and beautification, government need to erect some signage on them giving owners 3 months notice that the building/property is flagged for temporary action. This way, property owners would have knowledge and option to undertake renovation themselves without government intervention. In the interest of the renewal of St. John’s, I hope that everyone would support this motion with the amendments that I suggest.
@Audley Phillip: Do you realize that many of the abandon properties belong to a person who has died but did not will the property to any kin? As a result, it has caused family disputes thus forcing individuals not to take up the burden of responsibility… Some cases are in court.
So, perhaps the govt might taking the right steps, until the properties can be sorted by the family members in question
One step closer to Klaus Schwab’s dream…nobody owning anything and everybody happy
If we can take control over abandoned vehicles and boats, why not over abandoned houses. In the end it is for the public good. Especially properties in town. Thess are an eyesore for our tourism products and also for our health. And please cabinet, please address the roaming dogs and goats in town and the vagrants. it is becoming a health hazard as well.
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