Government Begins Preparing Hague Lots for Cooper’s Pen Residents

COOPER’S PEN, Trelawny — The Government has begun subdividing land at nearby Hague to create lots for eligible Cooper’s Pen residents facing relocation from the privately owned property.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development Arlene Williams said Saturday that work had started on the Hague property and that qualifying residents would eventually receive titles.

“We have identified lands very near to here in Hague that we are actively subdividing so that persons who are there longer term will get [their] title,” Williams said.

She stressed that the lots would not be free, with employed residents expected to purchase them, while Government assistance would be provided based on individual circumstances.

Residents whose homes remain standing have until November 30, 2026, to leave the Cooper’s Pen property.

Meanwhile, the Government has issued 19 humanitarian grants totalling $9.9 million to families whose homes were demolished on August 11. The grants range from $200,000 to $800,000 and are intended to assist vulnerable residents with relocation.

A multi-agency team, including representatives from the Jamaica Defence Force, Jamaica Constabulary Force, HEART/NSTA Trust and the Social Development Commission, is also assisting affected households with documentation, banking and other support.

Officials are expected to return to Cooper’s Pen next week to assess remaining residents and support the resettlement process ahead of the November 30 deadline.

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