Staff Writer
The government is refusing to comment on the date to distribute housing that was built under the Labour administration despite an announcement that they are beginning their housing initiative.
Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris at his monthly media conference told reporters the houses would be distributed soon but would not divulge a time frame. He added that the matter must be discussed at the Cabinet level before a decision can be made.
In April, Eugene Hamilton, Minister with Responsibility for housing, said the government would distribute 84 housing units that were built by the former administration. That was a bumpy admission since several houses were broken into and items were pilfered.
There have been several break-ins since that announcement in Green Tree and Pine Gardens, according to the Minister. He said the government has lost seven transformers to thieves in a short time. Transformers cost approximately $2,000 each.
Despite the delays caused by the thievery, Mr. Harris noted that the government has a multi-million dollar investment that will come on stream later this year He said $30 million in government funds has been earmarked for the project which will fulfill a promise made in the 2015 election campaigning when promises were made to construct 2,000 houses.
Dr. Harris said since his administration has started managing the country’s resources, the government has been able to boost the housing plans.
