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It has come to the attention of Yida International Investment (Antigua) Ltd. that reports
\nare being made on social media and elsewhere that the Company at present is engaged in
\nthe unlawful destruction of mangroves.<\/p>

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The Company wishes to make it absolutely clear that it is not engaged in any such
\nactivity.<\/p>\n

The Company continues to abide by all relevant laws of Antigua & Barbuda and any
\nrelevant directives from any appropriate governmental authority.<\/p>

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The Company is engaged in landscaping work consistent with the best environmental
\npractices.<\/p>

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In the Interest of transparency, the Company invited the relevant governmental agencies
\nto the site on 15th April 2020 for them to examine the current operations on site.<\/p>\n

The site visit was conducted having regard to the Covid-19 protocols now in place.
\nThe Company repeats its commitment in being a good environmental and corporate
\ncitizen<\/p>

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It has come to the attention of Yida International Investment (Antigua) Ltd. that reports are being made on social media and elsewhere that the Company at present is engaged in the unlawful destruction of mangroves. The Company wishes to make it absolutely clear that it is not engaged in any such activity. 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