Squatters hindering construction of permanent sea defences

Head of the Sea and River Defence Department Geoffrey Vaughn has said the presence of squatters on government reserves is hampering ongoing works to safeguard communities on the coastline.

“If this does not cease, we will find ourselves in deep trouble,” he was quoted as saying in an interview the Government Information Agency (GINA).

Vaughn said that squatting is hampering ongoing work as well as planned work meant to safeguard the livelihood of persons living on