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May 25, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,

It has been with great interest that I have recently observed several articles in the press about illegal drinking and gambling establishments operating on government reserves.

In my community, we also have similar problems that have been going on for many years, despite complaints to The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, City Engineer, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Local Government, Office of The President, Commissioner of Ploice and the Minister of Home Affairs etc.

I live on Public Road La Penitence and there is such an establishment in the vicinity. This is a government reserve for a roadway toward our homes. It is impassable by vehicles since it is completely blocked by this illegal drinking and gambling establishment.

To commute to and from our homes we have to pass through this establishment (male, female and children alike) where all the many unsavory elements of society (drunkards, drug users, prostitutes, gamblers, criminals etc.) gather at all hours of the day.

This establishment has its, family and patrons urinating, defecating and vomitting in the drains and on public property in the most unsanitary manner. Their rubbish blocks up the drains and contribute to flooding during the rainy season.

We have to leave our vehicles parked on the Public Road at the mercy of the criminals since we cannot drive through to our homes. The music is played loud all hours of the night disturbing our solace and rest and hampering our kids’ studies.

Electricity is brazenly being stolen to upkeep the electrical appliances this establishment utilises (TV, music system, freezer and lights). Yet despite all these breaches these people seem to have connections in high places and are continually allowed to flaunt the law, especially since many police officers and city constables also frequent this spot.

How can squatters be removed from the Lamaha Embankment and elsewhere and this business establishment who does not pay taxes or rates and taxes, be allowed to squat on a public roadway.

I hope the authorities do their job and relocate this establishment elsewhere.

Michael Seepersaud

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