Businessman developing $50M airstrip in Region One

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
Work in progress at the $50 million airstrip at Yakishuru, Region One (Barima/Waini). The private developer says it is intended to protect miners who would otherwise have to travel long distances by road and river in and out of the area. (See story on page 10)
Work in progress at the $50 million airstrip at Yakishuru, Region One (Barima/Waini). The private developer says it is intended to protect miners who would otherwise have to travel long distances by road and river in and out of the area. (See story on page 10)

A privately owned airstrip is being developed in the village of Yakishuru, in Region One, in order to protect gold and diamond miners travelling in and out of the region.

The construction of the airstrip, estimated at approximately $50 million, is the initiative of Region One businessman Kennedy Smith, who said it is aimed at minimising the exposure