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| Everett Smith |
In this regard, I fully agree with Dr. Carby’s recommendation to prioritize the redevelopment of Jamaica’s blighted urban areas. According to sources (admittedly hearsay), many of the inner-city properties that have fallen into disrepair were long ago abandoned by their owners—many of whom have since passed away. Their descendants, I am told, have little interest in reclaiming these properties or paying the outstanding taxes.
To that end, I propose that the government implement a policy allowing such properties to be auctioned after 24 months of non-payment of property taxes, with a requirement that the new owners commit to developing the land. These areas already have existing infrastructure, making them far more suitable for redevelopment than virgin lands.
In addition, given Jamaica’s population growth and the anticipated reduction in migration opportunities, the country must prepare to meet the food demands of its people. This will require the establishment of large-scale, mechanized farms. Our food consumption habits have become increasingly Americanized, and it is now essential that we begin producing local alternatives to the imported products we rely on. The lands at Caymanas—now being considered for development as noted by Mr. Hickey—are ideally suited for such agricultural initiatives and should be protected for this purpose.
Finally, I extend my thanks to Mr. Derby for hosting this blog, which provides a valuable space for citizens to share ideas and propose meaningful solutions to our national challenges.
Very truly yours,
/s/Everett Algernon Smith
Everett Algernon Smith, Esq.
Law Offices of Everett Algernon Smith, P.A.
P.O. Box 8487
Coral Springs, FL 33075
Tel: 954-693-3566
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Dear Mr Derby. A very useful opportunity you are providing for persons to have a voice.
ReplyDeleteYour contributors on development make a very good point. My own view is that we need to feed our nation. It can be done by CARICOM partnership, as has been stated by PM Mia Motley in response to the uncertain of trade relations with the US at this time. We can feed ourselves if we focus on modern agricultural methods, and healthy food technology practices. Large areas ideal for Agriculture should be reserved for that purpose, to feed a nearby food processing facility facilities that converts same to food products that allow import substitution.
The only fault I see in Mr Smith's argument, is that it is unlikely for abandoned properties in the urban space to be purchased with the commitment to develop. Who take that risk? I suspect that only the Government can do so, until a gentrification of these urban areas occurs.
Agriculture alone is insufficient in building a strong economy. We need technical jobs and Manu fracturing of goods the can compete with global prices. This will require a huge slash in the cost of electricity and water. The renegotiation of the renewaĺ of JPS and transforming both light and water to produce significantly lower rates.