Dear Editor,
It has come to my attention that de-bushing of vacant lots has been a major problem for many residents in Jamaica. In light of this, I do believe that it is quite unfortunate that any person should have to suffer from the negligence of another.
When one considers the number of problems associated with an overgrown lot, it immediately prompts all of us to take an active interest in ensuring that overgrown lots are de-bushed, hence safeguarding the lives of many Jamaicans.
Many overgrown lots have become little forests which has become dumping sites for garbage and dead animals and a major breeding ground for rats, mosquitoes and flies which are linked to diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, leptospirosis, among others. All of these diseases have debilitating effects and put great strain on Jamaica’s health service and production. The issue goes even further as overgrown lots can be used as hideouts for criminals.
In light of the foregoing, the law should be enforced to ensure that property owners clean their lots. The Manchester Parish Council has recently served notices on lot owners to de-bush their properties. If they fail to do so, the council proceeds to do the de-bushing and then bill the landowners. Thereafter, the matter may be taken before the court.
Let us clean up beautiful Jamaica. Clean up the issues before the problems gets worse and get out of control.
Tanique Smith
Mandeville PO, Manchester.
tsmith19@stu.ncu.edu.jm
It has come to my attention that de-bushing of vacant lots has been a major problem for many residents in Jamaica. In light of this, I do believe that it is quite unfortunate that any person should have to suffer from the negligence of another.
When one considers the number of problems associated with an overgrown lot, it immediately prompts all of us to take an active interest in ensuring that overgrown lots are de-bushed, hence safeguarding the lives of many Jamaicans.
Many overgrown lots have become little forests which has become dumping sites for garbage and dead animals and a major breeding ground for rats, mosquitoes and flies which are linked to diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, leptospirosis, among others. All of these diseases have debilitating effects and put great strain on Jamaica’s health service and production. The issue goes even further as overgrown lots can be used as hideouts for criminals.
In light of the foregoing, the law should be enforced to ensure that property owners clean their lots. The Manchester Parish Council has recently served notices on lot owners to de-bush their properties. If they fail to do so, the council proceeds to do the de-bushing and then bill the landowners. Thereafter, the matter may be taken before the court.
Let us clean up beautiful Jamaica. Clean up the issues before the problems gets worse and get out of control.
Tanique Smith
Mandeville PO, Manchester.
tsmith19@stu.ncu.edu.jm