A CHRIST CHURCH FAMILY have been removed from the land they have been living on for more than 80 years.
Margaret Taylor-Harris, 57, has been living in Kingsland all her life, and her parents for at least 30 years before that.
She shared her home with her daughter Latecia Nurse, 28; her granddaughter Tyanne Nurse, 7; her son Ryan Taylor, 33; and her boyfriend Llewellyn Walthrust.
Their lives were overturned in November last year when they were served with notice to vacate the area within six months. Yesterday, marshals executed the order and dismantled the timber structure in which the family lived.
“I don’t know where I will rest my head,” said a distraught Taylor-Harris.
A neighbour said she had relatives who would allow Taylor-Harris to stay with them, as they were a close-knit community and helped each other, while Nurse and her daughter are staying with relatives.
“The land was left to the current landlords, and they want it, but I think it is real unfair after living here so long.
“We should have a say in this. My mum is taking it real hard; she can’t even eat,” said Nurse.
Taylor-Harris said she tried to contact representative for Christ Church West Central, Stephen Lashley, but was told he was out of the island.
She said she needed help from the National Housing Corporation to find another house spot.
The landlord was not present when the WEEKEND NATION team arrived, although the landlord’s car was parked nearby. (CA)
