Farming continuing on Timehri airport lands – Ministry warns

This Ministry of Works photo shows what it says is squatting

Several squatter farmers have been advised to discontinue farming on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri and state lands and failure to comply will see action taken to bring to an end this practice, according to a press release from the Ministry of Public Works yesterday.

The warning was issued during a joint visit on Friday by officials from the CJIA, Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Police Force.

Prior to the ground tour, a flyover was done by CJIA officials to ascertain the extent of the illegal practice,