Even as the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar has ordered BK International Incorporated to repair a damaged reef at the No 63 Beach, Corentyne, Berbice, the company claims that it has acted within the law and reports of its involvement in an illegal act are incorrect.
BK International has been contracted to construct a rip rap sea defence at Corriverton and as a result was purchasing sand from an individual whose lands it claims are within the vicinity of the area.
Indar visited the area to get a firsthand view and assessment of the destruction left behind as a result of sand being removed. He stated that the area claimed to be owned by the resident is considered as part of the reef and therefore the resident does not have the authority to give permission for the removal of sand from it.
