Eurel Francis

homeowner

Eurel Francis is a homeowner from Salt Spring, St James, Jamaica, who recently found himself embroiled in a dispute with the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) over compensation related to the compulsory acquisition of his property for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project. After receiving an eviction notice, Francis expressed concerns about the fairness of the compensation offered for his six-bedroom unfinished house and additional structures, which he deemed insufficient to restart his family’s life. Despite accepting a compensation award after lengthy negotiations, Francis remains vocal about his belief that the process was not transparent and fair, highlighting the stress and challenges his family faces in finding adequate housing for their large household.