VIDEO STORY: Abandoned Lower Newgate Street Building Demolished as Urban Renewal Drive Begins

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An ambitious urban renewal drive is now underway in St. John’s, as the government begins dismantling long-abandoned structures deemed hazardous and unsightly within the capital.

VIDEO STORY| Abandoned Lower Newgate Street Building Demolished as Urban Renewal Drive Begins
Government starts demolition of abandoned buildings in St. John’s

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Comments (10)

  • Informed citizen January 18, 2026, 9:07 PM

    One building doesn’t fix St. John’s, but it’s a start.
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  • Dyt January 18, 2026, 9:24 PM

    You have a calling yoing turner. I was always confused when they put you in that ministry. You have been appoint3d to fix the city. Been too problematic for decades
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  • Ash January 19, 2026, 7:52 AM

    The way i saw that house fall down like paper surly that couldn’t have been healthy
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  • Juju Bee January 19, 2026, 8:10 AM

    It was about damn time they did something about that building
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  • Jioni January 19, 2026, 8:16 AM

    Chinese use to be there many moons ago. If Chinese run then I guess that tells a picture
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  • Tamia January 19, 2026, 8:18 AM

    I must say that Turner is working in his ministry! It will really be lovely to see how lovely the city will look without these old buildings!
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  • Observer January 19, 2026, 9:46 AM

    Big moves. Over the years all we heard is talking and bla bla bla and the city remaind in a bad state. Now we see action, Great work Turner.
    Reply
  • jani January 19, 2026, 10:56 AM

    The same thing need to happen in other islands. A lot of old broken down buildings just having the place looking like Kingstown Jamaica.
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  • Tromos January 19, 2026, 11:34 AM

    Im assuming the fourth generation had no money to refurbish and rent for space ?
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  • Dark Chocolate January 19, 2026, 5:51 PM

    Nobody could come together as a family and fix that place?
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