The problem of squatting in Jamaica
ONE Of the most distressing problems facing Jamaica today is the illegal occupation of land or 'squatting'. The internationally accepted definition of squatting is 'the illegal occupation of land or housing'.

ISA session set to open tomorrow
The 14th annual session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opens tomorrow (Monday) at its headquarters at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.Approximately 150 members will attend the session which is...

Government seeking squatting solutions - Ja to seek answers to squatting problems at housing and urbanisation conference
GOVERNMENT officials will be seeking fresh answers for the chronic squatting problem in their own backyard during an international housing and urbanisation conference scheduled for later this year.

Private-property owners woes - Legal battle for private landowners while the state just signs eviction orders
A COURT battle is the only safe and legal option available to private landowners who want to evict squatters from their properties, a ministry of housing official has disclosed.

Squatter landlords! Renting and selling properties
Socio-economic research conducted by the Ministry of Water and Housing has unearthed a mushrooming trend where squatters are doubling as landlords and collecting rent for illegal houses...

The week that was: May 17-23
THE political scene heated up last week when it was announced that the people of North East St Catherine will go to the polls on June 16 to elect a member of parliament (MP).This followed a ruling by Supreme Court...

T&T construction doldrums reduce demand for engineering graduates
A slowdown in the construction boom engineered by the government in Trinidad and Tobago spells good news for other Caribbean territories which have been suffering for want of civil engineers needed for the execution of...