The Ministry of Public Works is finalising plans for the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and will meet squatters as soon as those plans are complete in order for their amicable relocation to a suitable area.
According to GINA, Minister Robeson Benn, at a press briefing yesterday, said government has been having dialogue with the squatters. He stated that some time ago it was noticed that persons were making additions to their buildings and they were advised against it, on the basis that they would have to move. The minister stated that the ministry sent out machinery to remove those additions, GINA said.
He noted that the US$150 million airport expansion plan is moving apace;
