In a significant move to address land tenure issues, Minister of Legal Affairs and Agriculture Saddam Hosein accused the former PNM administration of politicizing the Land Settlement Agency (LSA), leading to delays in granting statutory leases to squatters. Hosein made these remarks during a ceremony at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation auditorium on November 13, where 103 eligible applicants received Certificates of Comfort (CoCs). These documents, issued under the State Land (Regularization of Tenure) Act, provide protection from eviction and recognize occupants as eligible for further steps toward legal land ownership. Hosein outlined a three-phase process, with the CoC being the first step, followed by a statutory lease, which allows a 30-year payment period for obtaining a deed of tenure. He emphasized that the current UNC government is committed to rectifying delays and ensuring the LSA serves society’s most vulnerable. Hosein also highlighted the creation of his ministry to expedite the issuance of statutory leases, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of inclusive care for all citizens.