Jamaicans who take over Government lands with a view to becoming owners are being warned that effective June 9, 2026, those  who squat on Crown lands will no longer be considered for a settlement programme.

Minister with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements Robert Montague yesterday also cautioned that persons who sell government lands would be prosecuted and the purchaser would lose his money.

“So check with the National Land Agency (NLA) before you buy any cheap land. Buying land is not like buying rice and flour; there is a legal process, but always remember if it sounds too good to be true, then it’s not true, so save your money,” Montague advised during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament.