By Subhana Shiwmangal
Following a protest on Tuesday by the evicted Hillfoot squatters, Minister of Housing Collin Croal says that efforts are being made to address their needs.
The homes of the squatters were destroyed after the owner of the land secured a court order for their eviction. After the houses were destroyed, the ministry intervened.
Croal in a telephone interview with Stabroek News on Tuesday said that Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) CEO, Sherwyn Greaves met with the protestors that day. Croal explained that there was a commitment for a portion of land for the Hillfoot residents on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway and other persons who are seeking lease lands. These persons were forwarded to the Lands and Survey Commission where an arrangement was made with the Commissioner to engage these persons.
