On this island, where the mountains run down into the sea and the breeze can change on you just like that, we’re at a serious crossroads. Jamaica is talking loudly about housing. About dignity. About affordability. And now, about whether container homes should be part of the answer.
It’s a conversation we need to have properly.
Not just in Parliament. Not just among consultants and committees. But among ordinary Jamaicans who are trying to figure out, “Where am I going to live? Where are my children going to live?” Because when we talk about homes, we’re not just talking about concrete, steel, or metal boxes. We’re talking about identity, stability, and the basic human need to feel settled.
As I move through this debate, I’m not coming at it as a politician or a commentator. I’m coming at it as somebody who works every day with buildings, land, and people. I’m a chartered builder, project manager, surveyor, realtor, and the founder of Jamaica Homes. I’ve spent years exploring all kinds o…
