By IANTHIA SMITH
Prominent businessman and Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson (Journal file photo)
Arawak Homes officials said some Pinewood Gardens families could be on the verge of having their houses torn down as the company is in the process of compiling its list of "trespassers."
According to a press release issued Monday evening, the housing company noted that there are "hundreds of persons" in the area who are living on land that is not theirs.
"In view of the recurring public interest in matters relative to Pinewood Gardens, and the fact that there are hundreds of persons involved in similar trespass, the company is preparing a full report on Pinewood and will endeavour to ensure widespread media distribution."
The release added that the family whose home they demolished on Friday was just another one of their "trespassers" who was given ample time to get off the property.
In fact, the release said the Woods family home that sat in Sir Lynden Pindling Estates had no right being there.
The company added that the Woods family is one of hundreds with whom the company has had legal battles with, dating back some 25 years.
"Despite the strength of its legal position and in keeping with its corporate policy, since 2003, Arawak has given the particular trespasser numerous opportunities to cooperate in curing the trespass by means other than what transpired on Friday past," the release read.
"Unfortunately, these efforts were generally resisted, some in ways which threatened the personal safety of employees of the company. We assure the public that everything was done in compliance with the law and combined with a high degree of patience and compassion."
On Friday Arawak Homes demolished the Woods’ family home, leaving the family of six struggling to pick up the pieces.
Frederick and Maria Wood said it took them eight years to build the home, adding that the one thing they could call their own is now gone.
The couple said it was given any warning.
However, the Arawak Homes statement noted that there have been multiple rulings in the Supreme Court, dating as far back as 2003, with Arawak Homes and all of its relevant parties having their day in court.
Last September, the owners of the Canaan Baptist Church on the Charles Saunders Highway were forced to hold church services elsewhere after losing a court battle with Arawak Homes, which tore the church building down following the court ruling.
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