SCJ Holdings threatens legal action over unauthorised subdivision of sugar lands
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Managing Director of SCJ Holdings Limited, Nigel Myrie, says cease-and-desist notices have been issued to individuals who have been subdividing former sugar lands in the Long Pond and Hampden areas of Trelawny.
Myrie said the persons have no legal authority to carry out any business or development activities on the lands.
He told The Gleaner that SCJ Holdings has approximately 3,600 acres of land available to be leased for farming purposes.
He added that only the Housing Agency of Jamaica has permission to construct any permanent structures on the properties.
Myrie said enforcement action may follow if the individuals do not comply with the notices.
“What these people are doing amounts to squatting and will not be allowed to continue. If they refuse to adhere, then they will be taken to court,” Myrie said.
- Leon Jackson
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