Kingston, Jamaica — 16 March 2026
Authorities in Trelawny are stepping up enforcement against unpermitted construction, with the Mayor of Falmouth warning that developers who fail to obtain proper building approvals risk enforcement action as the parish seeks to strengthen building safety and regulatory compliance.
Speaking during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on 12 March at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, the mayor urged business developers across the municipality to regularise construction projects and obtain the permits required under Jamaica’s building and planning regulations.
The appeal comes amid ongoing inspections by municipal authorities, who say a number of structures have already been identified as operating outside the formal approval process. Notices have reportedly been served to several property owners whose developments were started without the necessary permits.
Local authorities say enforcement efforts will intensify in the coming months as munic…
