WATCH | HAPPENING NOW: Government Demolishes First Abandoned Property In St John’s

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An abandoned property on Newgate Street is currently being demolished as part of the government’s effort to uplift the city.

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WATCH | HAPPENING NOW: Government demolish first abandoned property in St John's
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Comments (10)

  • Hallelujah Amen January 18, 2026, 1:58 PM

    Somebody eyeing that property.
    That’s a building that could be repaired and looks decent again
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life January 18, 2026, 3:02 PM

    Good move. It’s about time. Tear them all down so the town can look and better aesthically and health wise.
    Reply
  • Rochelle January 18, 2026, 3:11 PM

    I hope the government dont get into trouble with that . Seems to me they eager
    Reply
  • jani January 18, 2026, 4:03 PM

    Mi glad dem start somewhere, but make sure is not only poor people buildings getting knock down.
    Reply
  • Sweet Pea January 18, 2026, 4:16 PM

    Dem need to publish a list so people know whose property next.
    Reply
  • Tromos January 18, 2026, 4:44 PM

    Good initiative, but what coming after demolition? Empty lots can turn into dumping grounds too
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  • 😵‍💫 January 18, 2026, 5:05 PM

    I wonder why they so eager fi demolish people home.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee January 18, 2026, 6:01 PM

    Ahhhh that’s the old Chinese restaurant
    Reply
    • Jessy January 18, 2026, 7:48 PM

      I hope the government know what they are doing. Sometimes when we are too eager to to get things done we are blind sighted to legal implications
      Reply
  • Informed citizen January 18, 2026, 7:35 PM

    I support cleanup, but what’s the long-term plan for these spaces?
    Reply

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