Prime Minister, The Hon. Gaston Browne Has Vigorously Defended The Actions Of His Government In The Sale Of A Parcel Of Land At Long Bay.

Prime Minister, the Hon. Gaston Browne has vigorously defended the actions of his government in the sale of a parcel of land at Long Bay.

The Prime Minister was responding to concerns outlined in a letter written to him by the Leader of the UPP, Harold Lovell about the transaction.

Two and a half acres of land is being sold to Ocean Jewels (Antigua) Limited, but while the UPP believes the land is being sold cheaper, the Prime Minister insists the actions of his administration are above board.

Prime Minister Browne indicated that the ABLP administration has a policy of selling land at a definitive price of $3.00 per square foot to further encourage investments.

He added that the land which is located behind Willikies main road leading up to Long Bay is not a part of the beach property itself.