Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips met with several squatters from Amelia’s Ward-Phase Four, Linden, Region 10 yesterday.
During the engagement, the citizens whose structures were demolished due to the illegal occupation of lands earmarked for infrastructural development raised a number of issues including monetary compensation for loss and damages incurred.
The Prime Minister assured residents that the government is committed to compensating those who have been affected. He also informed the residents of the status of the financial warrant, which serves as a framework for the disbursement of money to those affected.
“The situation is that the financial warrant to pay the compensation was approved today. However, it has to go before the board (CHPA), which would be done between tomorrow and Friday; next week, we would be able to pay out the money. ”
The senior government official was keen to point out that squatting is illegal in Guyana, but the administration, being “people-centered and caring”, saw it fit to facilitate the residents’ request to be remunerated for loss sustained.
