It is said that a picture paints a thousand words. Hundreds of people lined up from as early as 5 a.m in front of the HDC office in Port of Spain for a chance to be allocated a house. Arable lands for agriculture is being transformed all in the name of development in an effort to keep up with the demand for those who cannot afford to purchase or build their own homes. Forest are destroyed by squatters and developers alike. The disparities between the rich and poor are obvious as there appears to be mostly a particular race who seems unable to afford their own home. The promise of more jobs with globalisation have not borne fruits for the poor but the rich since many people are still living in poverty and are forced to fight for survival everyday. The resources are just not distributed equitably. It seems like a never-ending cycle.
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