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Gov’t emphasises that containerised housing units are for the needy, not the greedy

29 July 2026

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Gov’t emphasises that containerised housing units are for the needy, not the greedy – IRIE Fm

July 29, 2026

Written byPatrice Walters

Minister with Responsibility for Land Titling and settlement Robert Montague has re-emphasised that the containerised housing units, being provided by the Government to Hurricane Melissa affected residents, are for the needy, not greedy.

He was speaking yesterday while on a tour of the units in Westmoreland.

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The Minister also reiterated that the national housing trust has reserved sections of housing schemes for the establishment of homes for residents who do not own land.

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