ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, May 10, 2016 – GIS: The Keith Mitchell led government has rubbished suggestions that it is discussing the sale of lands at the Grand Etang Forest Reserve.
Senior government minister Nickolas Steele, on behalf of the government, has categorically denied that any talks are being held with investors.
“At this point in time, we can say categorically there is no discussion on lands for sale, in Grand Etang, lease of lands in Grand Etang, or for the future contemplation of any lands for sale for lease in the Grand Etang reserve area or any of the adjoining lands at all,” Minister Steele stressed.
“There is absolutely no discussion with any foreign investor or any local investor concerning Grand Etang lands”.
Minister Steele told a post cabinet news conference on Tuesday that there has been absolutely no discussion to sell or lease the Grand Etang lands to anyone.
“Absolutely no discussions and absolutely no intention by this government to contemplate, the lease or sale of any of those said lands”.