WASHINGTON, Apr 08 2016 – A study on the state of housing in six Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries has revealed that approximately US$1.8 billion is needed to end poor housing conditions for more than one million citizens.
The study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) looked at the housing problem in The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The study, which analysed the implementation of social housing programs in the Caribbean from 2000 to 2015, underscores the importance of housing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the larger agenda in poverty alleviation, economic development, and climate resilience.
It noted that rapid urbanization has created a housing deficit in the Caribbean, prompting a large share of the population to live in informal settlements that are disproportionately affected by landslides, flooding, and storm surges.
The study notes also that the absence of efficiently functioning land markets, inaccurate property registries, and land disputes have compounded the problem and slowed the pace of housing programs.
“Improving housing conditions in the Caribbean can have large impacts on poverty reduction, improving lives of a significant share of the population,’’ said Michael G. Donovan, IDB Senior Housing and Urban Development Specialist, one of the authors of the study.
“The IDB and the Caribbean have been working together on several projects to help solve this challenge. However, more needs to be done. With this book, we expect to help the region develop a comprehensive urban agenda so countries can achieve their sustainable development goals.”
The study notes that Caribbean governments need to incorporate into their social housing programmes measures to protect homes against rising sea level because half of the population in the region lives within five kilometers from the coastline.
“As the Caribbean urbanizes, it will be also critically important to incorporate risk reduction into the location and design of social housing,” said Pauline McHardy, Jamaican Urban Planner, another author of the report on the study.
According to the report, several housing ministries in the region are adopting new designs to increase the resilience of coastal housing, improving building codes and ensuring that floor levels of social housing are above recorded flood levels. Elevating homes in flood-prone areas saves US$15 for every one US dollar invested because governments do not need to rebuild infrastructure.
Supporting the Caribbean to confront urban challenges and increase economic vitality of cities is central to the Bank’s mission in the region.
The IDB said it has provided over US$700 million in long-term financing to support urban programmes in the Caribbean since 1968.
meanwhile the apt building in Elmshall and Bath Estate remain empty, unmaintained and ignored. Wait for it, they holding it for the next election to use as a bribery tool.
Well the article does not say what country the photo was taken from. But it mostly from a socialist run government and polices, that set out the help the poor, with free school, housing, health care, and food. Trying to make everyone and everything equal, and giving all a fair chance. Then it end up like this, in the photo, where everyone will be equally poor
The housing revolution is coming to Dominica. The picture in this article is one to behold.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 – Right Use of Wealth – Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure, a good foundation for the future so as to win the life that is true life.
Some governments care and some do not care. People should not be residing in such types of housing. Yet, those people are satisfied with very little, what they have.
What some of you may not be aware of when pictures are taken it is usually the worst ones, giving others the impression that the country and the people are dirt poor.
So what needs to be done is for the government to build some decent homes for those who are in need of them. Too often the poor have been disregarded.
I do think, especially today organizations as the WHO provide governments with funds to assist those who are in need of. What has the funds be used for?
Then there is the rich who care for themselves and not the poor although they profited from the purchases and hard work of the poor.
The government cannot do everything. Rich nationals of those countries should utilize some of their funds which they also stash away in offshore banking, to assist the poor.
This article is full cow manure, all its doing is highlighting the problem which we know already.
There’s no plan going forward or a solution to fix it..Just rhetoric and hot air.
Like I’ve always said and will continue to say, the concept of development is a European one. All these 6 countries in the list are supposed to be the most developed (on paper) but their citizens are suffering and plagued with crime these countries also have extremely high debt.
Dominica is the exception to the rule, our citizens own land, we are not starving most Dominican businesses are owned by Dominicans. you have to keep it that way, we should not be selling land to foreigners. Any foreign businesses in the country should be paying taxes.
It wasn’t you that was mad at the “European” for saying the Cricket team was short of brains, because that’s what it was? Also foreign business? Dominica? What you talking about… Any foreign business that comes to Dominica dies out very quickly because there isn’t any profit for them here in the first place.
How about getting the business-company in roseau that spells like ‘Astap___” to pay their taxes. And no selling land to foreigners would have a big affect on the ruling red party members, with so many of their children, are born in America
YOu do not have to go very far sir, to see poor housing. Take a walk through Roseau. Go up the Financial Centre from the Prime Ministers Office and look down, tell me what you see….? Poverty, poor deteriorating housing South, to the Valley and North , East, West, you see broken deteriorating housing.
It is very sad and insulting that a so called Labour Party, one through history proud to take care of its poor, have left their own in Dominica in poverty, while they the leaders have questionable suggestions of their own wealth and housing increased fivefold in the past ten years. It is a big shame.
And oh! she has two different shoes on her feet!!! Yeah, this family is in need.
The little girl outside has out-grown her pretty dress – Could someone bring her a few dresses?
she needs a house not a prayer give her a plan of action to get one ideas that’s what she needs
I fine de dog is well rested it stomach well chack full and sleeping in peace, de girls an dem smiling der belly full wiff dasheen an fig an lamowiee
Keep in mind what Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “If you have food to eat, clothes to wear and a roof over your head you should be satisfied.” In other words, be happy with what you have.
I heard on the News, rich people, even though not wanting anything, do not sleep as well as those who have less. They are not happier and peaceful. They should not be envied.
Consider too Our Lord was born in a manger. You know the story. To show us we do not need riches, to live in a palace and to have the best foods. We could be happy and do very well without them.
Some worry about the poor when they are happier than them. Is this not true? If the poor were in need of, they would approach the government for help. This is what those in need of do.
The poor could benefit from the rich/well-to-do.
We must consider these matters that some poor people live longer and also healthier than the rich/well-to-do. However, I am not implying that they should not be helped; only making a few points.
is that a pic in one of those DLP strong holds? All it missing is a red shirt saying we love our PM.
Labor ka twavy; well well the pm really working. ma gway sa!
All how all you claim that Dominica is the worst this is certainly not in Dominica. We have progressed.
There are also some parts of some Caribbean islands, South America, Africa, Guyana and some other countries.
Floridian diaspora you are a real idiot while you are in florida please enroll in a school for some free education .I live in florida too
Which country is this?
Most times when people remain very poor it is because they are very honest people…it is an every day example to see ,those who work hard and toil to make ends meets always suffer the most…these are the people who really needs help but as poor people ,those who have a lot avoid them ,so the remain in poverty for a long time…while it is by luck and chance their kids don’t have the same ending…
Well said Barry. The former president of Paraguay once said that \”poor people are those that have a lot of money.\”
Food for thought!
The News reported that:
“It noted that rapid urbanization has created a housing deficit in the Caribbean, prompting a large share of the population to live in informal settlements…………….”
I am convinced that these experts are scared to hit the nail on the nail on the head as to the real issues surrounding poverty linked to poor housing, creating asthma and other related ENT illnesses.
That statement above from the CDB should read:
“It noted that rapid corrupt governments in some islands, notably Dominica has increased poverty and a housing deficit in the Caribbean, prompting a large share of the population to live in extreme poverty that are disproportionately affected by handouts, begging, creation of mendicancy thru a Red Clinic…….”
How does one get rid of a corrupt government where poor people continue to suffer and live in substandard housing and poverty.
And most of the begging is done by those who support the DLP…This must be clearly written as part of Skerrits legacy.He created a lazy and begging population.
Naturally the picture is not a true dipiction of housing shortages in the Caribbean. However, the need for additional modern stuctures is apparent .
Hurricanes cannot do no harm to these type of houses. God is great. It’s always big and strong houses losing their roof when hurricane.
Don’t give up! One time you poor and the next time you have “Villas.”
@ Floridian Diaspora you are a real Die As Poora to say that looks like the houses Skerrit builds for the homeless i think you should look at previous news on DNO and see the houses maybe they are plenty better than what you have by the way do have your own house ?
Poverty also has to do with some nationals (not only in the Caribbean) who live for themselves, not caring about others and their future.
You hear the US News of all. These authorities must not encourage sex education and so-called same sex marriage to be taught in the schools. Let the children be children first to be students, to concentrate on their studies. They do not need immorality taught to them.
Consider today, in this immoral and scandalous age, it is now gender and gender issues. This means, feminine and masculine are not mentioned as if men and women are now one gender. This is to suit so-called same sex recognition and marriage. Oh my! How God is highly offended.
This tells me that I better be godly for one day whatever I do and encourage, I will receive my just recompense from God as I deserve.
Christians, let us help others to do what is right, most of all, in the sight of the Lord who will recompense everyone as each deserves.
Some people talk without comprehending the situation. Today I had a discussion with someone about the immorality which is taught in the US and Canadian schools of all. No exception in Europe.
I have previously stated that these governments have failed students, in that while in school they should be informed/taught to diligently study so as to obtain a job for their livelihood. In addition, love and respect for others which could hopefully reduce crimes.
Then the Most Holy Name of God, The Our Father has been prohibited in those schools.
A US Judge had The Ten Commandments in the Court House. He was told to remove it or face being fired. He refused and was eventually fired.
Another was forced to remove it on the lawn of a government property. Folks, if the Caribbean follow suit, what do you expect when God is rejected?
Some have been school dropouts and some may not have attended school, doing their own thing which contribute to poverty and low-income housing.
“Some people talk without comprehending the situation. Today I had a discussion with someone about the immorality which is taught in the US and Canadian schools of all.
Facts, I do not know much about the Canadian School System; but since I reside in the United States, I would like you to state what type of immorality they teach in any private, or state educational system in this country.
Please elaborate, let’s see what you are talking about!
“The study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) looked at the housing problem in The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.”
That what we are viewing in the picture is a shame and a disgrace that a human benign is existing under such horrible depilated state. Chances are that picture might be taken in Haiti, or Dominica, those are the only two places in the Western Hemisphere one expect to find such substandard way of existing.
Don’t get me wrong, the circumstances in which this family finds themselves is no fault of theirs, some politician must be blamed, if that condition exists in Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit is the cause of that. How can one even value the findings of a report when the study was conducted in apparently six of the more developed places in the region.
It makes me want to vomit to see a human living in such squalor, the children will be psychologically affected!
Seems like you just vomit your inside on DNO with what you just wrote., read it again
Again, you proving to be such a fool. Every thing for you is Skerrit Fault. Even when they talking about the More Developed countries, it seems to be Skerrit that causing it.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
— ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Have you traveled outside your thoughts? You should try it one day.
That house must have been built by someone short of brains and they still put two children in it to see miseh, probably have a baby inside sleeping too
Madam/Sir you are talking nonsense! You are shallow; you are so shallow and dumb, you are unable to identify poverty when it slaps you upside your head!
Who in the right mind, that is not psychiatrically ill would think of building that sort of thing to be occupied by another hum for a residence?
About sixteen pieces of plywood could have built a better dog house? People like you simply run of your mouth to be seen and heard!
Washington well compawason, they should look at their own front yard. Louisiana, and surrounding states ain’t better, some Americans still have out house, no electricity, some go to bed hungry, especially black people. Charity begins at home. Why didn’t they show Caucasian people in the same condition as this pic dictates?
Strong case for reparations from the British. Keep pushing Britain.
You spell living this way, not leaving, that means departing
What the Caribbean needs is not billions but the ability for people to earn billions build there own homes. Don’t give us money. Bring back preferential treatment for agricultural and manufacturing goods from the islands. I am sick and tired of the Caribbean being a welfare case. The Caribbean need to get its act together. We are surrounded by water and no reason we should not have a viable fishing industry. The processing plant could be in one island where boats CA sell thier catch. Caribbean region has over 30 million people so there is no reason inter island travel and tourism should be a problem. The region has to much low wage and lack of investment opportunities available for citizens. Imagine the ECCB exchange has less than 20 stock options with average stock less than $10 per unit. It’s a shame. Our government officials are frankly not bright enough and have no vision. Development of people is what needed so they can take care of thier darn selves. Enough charity!!!
Sorry that should be ECSE exchange not ECCB.
Seriously ppl leaving like this my heart goes out to u in that pic please say a prayer for help
Prayer, are you out of your mind? They need money to fix the houses. Prayer does not provide for material things.
‘Seriously ppl leaving like this…’ Where are they going? Don’t you mean ‘LIVING?’
‘Seriously ppl leaving like this….’ Where are they going? Don’t you mean ‘LIVING’
What were the countries used as the sample please?
The second paragraph partner, read it
Can’t this monkey read or he is to politically blind. it is written Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Go read again…Its there…!
Read the article to get the info you are looking for, reading is a most and its the foundation of learning!
Read the article to find the answer you are looking for, and reading is the foundation to learning!
Buy a pair of reading glasses then read the article again. Second Paragraph, second line
you wish it’s Dominica so you could blast Skerrit eh?
The article. States clearly the country’s that were in the study.Please read the article with care before making comment?
” The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.”
One wonders if it is still April first the day on which every Dominican alive including yours truly was born!
Haahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahhaaha!
That is why Skerrit has absolutely no problems convincing Dominicans with lies!
Your idiot what the PM has to you it takes a liar to know one.
The study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) looked at the housing problem in The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
smh
Please read before you run and post your comment. Thank you.
Please read before you run and post your comments. Thank you.
The ki pool in the picture above looking like them houses Skeritt build for them people down pititte savanne
Not gonna lie. This comment was hilarious.
You must be an animal. Fool. You’ll soon be homeless.
That’s a low blow, use DNO to learn something if you don’t know anything else and use your time better than that.
That looking like you, your mother and your sister
r u serious? can u even compare this to the housing in da? u need to take a chill pill instead of being such an idiot.
I tend to avoid confrontation or wade into politics on DNO But I must answer you. This is a very cruel and evil statement to make. You know that is not true. As Dominicans, if we are honest to ourselves then we are half way there towards our development.
If anyone does something good or reasonably good then support it. If they make error then condemn them strongly and offer a solution. But do not indulge in such childish behavior. It is not healthy.
Man stop blurting rubbish with your half way their with our development nonsense you are talking about..What is your measurement tool?No country can boast of being developed unless and until there are functional institutions,transparency,accountability, the empowerment of women,job creation,respect for the environment,a sustained improvement in the standard of living,access to quality health care,reduction of poverty etc.. You have a very warped concept of development,SO GO BEHAVE YOURSELF MY FRIEND!!
I realized the person who represents themselves as a percentage (%) can’t read and comprehend what I said. I did NOT say we are half way there with our development.
I said “if we are honest to ourselves then we are half way there towards our development” – meaning ONLY WHEN WE ARE HONEST WITH OURSELVES THEN WE WILL BE HALF WAY THERE towards our development.
Dominicans are so steeped in nonsensical tribal politics that they can no longer comprehend simple sentences. I think I made a mistake to wade into that mud.
After all the Bible has warned me not to throw pearls before swine – As the youth say these days – My Bad.
aye foodstamp why you don’t you stop pretending that life is so good to you in florida,and do not think for minute that you can fool me,florida is my stamping ground,i know the struggle there,i does ramp,in homestead,doral,miami,hillsborough tampa,
excuse my typo,but this empty barrel he or she,which I suspect is a woman that to happy to be living in America,you no what I mean, a never come see,but do not let them fool all you,like life is a bed of roses for them in America,i am a US naturalized citizen,but know way I going to show of on my people,i always remember my mark bobo,so let them so continue to fool themselves
Damn wicked fool.
Shame on you …you are so blind with poltics….I know if Dominica was mention in the above that would make you a happy camper …so you are disappointed that Dominica were not mention so yiu had nothing better to say .
you pure bull……………
Anyway Dominic was not name is that why u vex
Man you calling my sister’s house a “ki pool?” We should show pity to the less fortunate amongst us! We are our brother’s keeper. Go over and bring her some groceries and squeeze a $100 dollar bill in her palm. Then the good Lord will be pleased with you. All you know, this could be a family of Angels in disguise leaving there. God works in mysterious ways.
Living there – Correction
You’re such a saddest, my point to you, get some help my brother..lol