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Independence City In 1963

Exactly 47 years ago today, on January 12, 1963, lots in Independence City, St. Catherine were being advertised heavily. At the time, there were only 400 lots left. The cost – £415-465 with two full years to pay. The advantages – central sewer, no pits, central drainage and water, school, churches, playgrounds, modern shops, convenient [...]

March 28 in Jamaica Real Estate History

On this day in Jamaica real estate history
March 28, 1973
Ground is broken by Prime Minister Michael Manley and Housing Minister Tony Spaulding for the first phase of a housing development project at McIntyre Lands in Eastern Kingston. The project is expected to provide 437 housing units.