Gov’t compensates 25 Cummings Lodge farmers after clearing lands

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The Minister of Housing and Water handing over a cheque to one of the farmers at Cummings Lodge (Parcel 1767) (Ministry of Housing and Water photo)
The Minister of Housing and Water handing over a cheque to one of the farmers at Cummings Lodge (Parcel 1767) (Ministry of Housing and Water photo)

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Monday compensated 25 farmers of Cummings Lodge, after their lands were destroyed during the clearing of lands for housing development

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues said the payout of the compensation packages is part of the governments’ efforts to show that a resolution could be found after conflict developed.