Greenvale Park Community Organization

06/11/2018

Happy Diwali to all.....while we mostly won't have a Good Diwali because we are still cĺeaning up and standing our Losses.......remember the Reason of this Holiday......Light over Darkness.

02/11/2018

Mayhem At Greenvale Meeting

The scheduled meeting at Greeenvale between the residents affected by the recent flooding and HDC and Government officials began at 630pm. There was a full turnout of the affected residents, while the Government was represented by Ministers Sinanan and Dillion along with HDC representatives and the Ministry of Social Development staff. It was announced that MP Maxie Cuffie was in attendance but no resident saw him in the meeting and he did not participate in the meeting. Approximately 500 persons attended the meeting.

Prior to the commencement of the meeting residents asked the Social Development officials about when they would get the cheques as not all residents were given on the occasion with the Minister. The residents were rudely answered and told that not to ask them when as they did not know. This set the tone for the meeting.

The meeting eventually began with addresses by the two attending Ministers, which was then followed by open discussions by the residents. The second question was from resident Naveeta Ramdass who asked about the deferrals or waiver issue and a re-evaluation of the market value of the Greenvale property. An HDC representative responded that there will be no waiver but only a deferral of payments for three months. Minister Dillon indicated that an evaluation of the market value of the properties after flood will be undertaken and residents will be subsequently advised. These answers did not sit well with the residents.

After these initial questions the meeting soon degenerated into mayhem as the Ministers obviously had no responses to answer the questions of the residents. The passionate residents asked about the plans of the Government if there was another flood. Minister Sinanan responded that the Government was evaluating the situation and this answer did not satisfy or alleviate the fears of the residents.

The residents hurled insults at the Ministers almost in every comment made. Ministers were told that they were sleeping dry and sitting smug in their stupid shirt at the head table. Ministers were visibly shocked by the residents’ responses and hostility as they expected a hero’s’ welcome after what they thought was adequate support given to Greenvale.

Another resident Kerri Cassimally indicated that the Manuel Congo bridge repairs had blocked the river and that caused flooding not only in Manuel Congo but also Greenvale. Ms. Precilla Chickoree another Resident indicated that those who only had licence to occupy were not covered by the Insurance only those who were converted to mortgages. Ms. Chickoree told the audience that when she went to HDC for a read out of her payments she was charged by the HDC. The Government had no response to the issue of rental deferral and Minister Dillon indicated that he would ask HDC to refund the $50. Those who were renting from HDC asked about a deferral of rental but no answer was heard. Questions were also asked about when they would begin repairs to affected homes to this Minister Dillon indicated next week. The Ministers also indicated that the relief government would be capped at $20,000 which conflicted with Minister Stuart Young stated following the floods. Residents asked what about the $75,000 that Minister Young spoke about.

One resident who recently paid off her mortgage asked HDC to buy back her house as she no longer wanted to live in Greenvale. HDC indicated that it had no interest in buying back any house in Greenvale. Another resident asked about relocation as they refused to go back to which they bypassed the question and only was prepared to say they are considering all solutions. One particular resident cited a newspaper article quoting Minister Camille Robinson Regins indicating that approvals for Greenvale was turned down twice and asked if they could confirm this. The officials refused to answer this question.

It was self-evident from the meeting that the Rowley Administration had failed the residents of Greenvale in the aftermath of the flooding. The help that was promised by the Government has not materialized to assist the residents. The residents were deeply concerned that given the threatening skies that there is no plan by the Government to deal with a similar occurrence.

01/11/2018

Good morning everyone. It is confirmed that today's meeting with HDC will be held in the Triangle - that carpark within the Townhouses in Phase 3, Baltic Avenue, 6:00pm @ the Triangle - the white tent

28/10/2018

G'morning to all.....a General meeting will soon be Announced.....the Committee will be organising with HDC and other personnels and there and then you can let your voices be heard.....so please continue to check your Community Page for further information.

27/10/2018

G'morning to all Residents.....at the La Horquetta South Primary School which is being used as a Shelter they will be having a Thanksgiving Service at 4p.m this Evening for Greenvale Park Residents......the La Horquetta Administration and others was really nice to have the Greenvale Park Residents there and it would be nice to go out and be there as it is for US.......carry your entire family Today from 4p.m.

26/10/2018

BREAKING NEWS

Did a synopsis of the PM’s announcement...

Government of T&T has approved at today’s Cabinet meeting (25th October 2018) the following grant assistance.

Catastrophic Grant (meaning water enter inside your home & destroyed everything)

Households without children $15, 000
Households with children $20, 000

Families that are NOT in HDC houses/ apartments can apply for additional electrical, structural and plumbing grants. Based on the severity you can access 3 levels of grants

$15, 000
$20, 000
$25, 000

Those who are in HDC houses or apartments the following benefits are for you

*in additional to the catastrophic grants, which all HDC tenants qualify for either $15, 000 or $20, 000*

HDC will do all of the electrical and plumbing works at all HDC properties

In addition, all HDC home owners who have mortgages and rental arrangements with TTMF; all their monthly payments will be deferred until Jan 2019 to give families additional relief and additional disposal income.

In summary anyone who was affected, and does not live in an HDC development can, at “minimum” qualify for $30, 000

Anyone living in an HDC development at minimum qualify for $15,000 -$20, 000

>>> This is very generous assistance on behalf of tax payers, assistance with the understanding that government is not liable or at fault to compensate, but has a duty and responsibility to assist as the entire nation agrees under these desperate circumstances despite financial constraints; our citizens must be supported in this time of need caused by a natural disaster.

>> on Friday 26th October first sets of cheques are to be paid

23/10/2018

Please call if you would like your remaining of clothes washed.

22/10/2018

21/10/2018

Please receive all Information Residents and spread the information especially those who may not have access to the FB Page

21/10/2018

NOTICE TO EVERYONE:

Representatives of HDC are presently at La Horquetta South Govt school to take from residents affected before they come in to do their assessments.

21/10/2018

We will be sharing all the relevant information that we can

20/10/2018

We know that it is Hard right now and No words can Express what we as a Community is going through or feeling so please to those who can.....please be each others keeper at this point......more Rain is expected to come so please do what you all have to to be Safe.

20/10/2018

These are grants available to members of the public from the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services.

1. Disaster Relief
2. Public Assistance (various amounts)
3. Pension ($3,500 maximum)
4. Clothing Grant ($1,000 per family member)
5. Dietary Grant ($600 per month per person)applicants
6. Domestic Help Grant (up to $1,800)
7. Education Grant ($500 per month per child)
8. Funeral Grant (up to $7,000)
9. Household Items ($6,000 generally or $10,000 disaster only
10. Medical Equipment Grant ($7,500)
11. Pharmaceutical Grant ($2,500)
12. Rental Assistance
13. School Supplies Grant
14. Prosthetics (up to $40,000)
15. Food cards
16. Minor House Repairs ($15,000 generally, $20,000 disaster)
17. Sanitary Plumbing ($15,000 max)
18. Electrical House Wiring ($25,000 max)
19. SEED Grant ($15,000 max) *This grant is currently under review

For more information contact the Ministry's Board offices as follows:
Hotline: 800-1MSD (1673)

24/09/2018

Happy Republic Day to the Entire Community....hope everyone enjoys their Day.

31/08/2018

Enjoy Greenvale Park Family......be safe and Happy Independence Day.

01/08/2018

Happy Happy Emancipation Day to every Greenvale Park Resident.......please Remember why we were Emancipated and be Thankful that we have Freedom to do alot that our Ancestors couldn't Dream of doing......Have a Wonderful and Safe day to you all.

04/07/2018

Congrats to all the Greenvale Park SEA Students......we Applaud yall for doing yall Best......continue to lift not only your Parents head but yours as well.

19/06/2018

Happy Labour Day to everyone in Greenvale Park La Horquetta........enjoy whats left of this rainy beautiful day.