A dangerous situation can be averted at Canal #1Polder

Feb 12, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
There is a frightening development on the Canal Number One Public Road, West Bank Demerara.
Over the last several months, persons have been allotted house lots in what is commonly known as “Dairy Farm.” It is a wonderful achievement when someone can own a peace of land; no matter, it must bring a sense of achievement.

However, there now exists a dilemma with some of the most recent land owners. Some persons are animal owners, and by this I do not mean dogs and cats.
On the contrary, persons have large livestock, cattle and horses.

This brings me to the situation. For three to four weeks, about six horses have been roaming the Canal Number One public road, in the vicinity of the bridge leading to the new housing scheme and several villages. It is a dangerous development, due to the following reasons.

1. The horses are left unattended both day and night.

2. The public road, for the most part, has no street lights. Within seven miles, there are less than seven street lamps.

3. One of the horses seems to have sustained a chop to one of its front legs, just to the knee; as a result, the animal hobbles about in much discomfort.

4. The road has become most dangerous in a very short period of time, with the increase of vehicular traffic and pedal cyclists without lights.

I do not know the owner of these animals, thus my reason for this letter. I am asking the person responsible for these animals to look into their welfare. I am also asking persons to desist from inflicting undue injuries on animals on the whole; instead, seek to have assistance in dealing with the problem, i.e. owner or police.
Finally, I would like to encourage those entrusted with the responsibility of allocating house lots to take into consideration the specific needs of families. For example:

(a) A large family would need a certain size of plot, so that they can all thrive. They should be able to cultivate a garden and plant trees.

(b) Livestock owners, likewise, would have a particular need.
More thought has got to be given to the allocation of house lots/land, taking into consideration persons who may be forced out of their livelihoods.
Come on, Guyana! It is time for us to raise the bar in how we do things.
Hilbert Cuffy

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