05-13-2016, 10:05 AM
Interesting article. I also find it interesting how everyone (including the media) continues to point fingers at the developer and contractor. It is without question that both are negligent in complying with all building guidelines and restrictions, however with all the agencies, bureaucracy and levels of government, nothing was ever enforced. Nobody with balls ever stepped up to the plate to actually enforce a stop work order at any point in time, force the developer to comply by resubmitting the plans and ensure that they were adhered to. Warnings were issued which was just a slap on the wrist and nobody followed up. Once again, money talks. People like to say Jamaica is a 'developing' country. 'They' have been saying that for decades. In my book it is still very much a third world culture. Some things always stay the same. One step forward and two steps back.