Government Tightens Aid Access in Cooper's Pen | Jamaica News

Cooper’s Pen is in chaos as the government tightens control over eviction aid—only authorized officials from Housing, Labour & Social Security, and SDC can assess eligibility. Unauthorized actors are reportedly fishing for names, risking scams and misallocation of resources. Prime Minister Holness confirms ministries are actively verifying households, warning citizens to beware of anyone without official ID cards. This crackdown follows court-ordered demolitions displacing 20+ families due to illegal structures, with the goal of ensuring only those truly affected receive support through proper channels. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b19b0d01732994e