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Guyana has lost its war on garbage dumping – Govt.

Apr 23, 2010 News

Government yesterday admitted that it has lost the war on irresponsible garbage dumping and is now making an all out call for religious organizations and other key pressure groups to help change the current culture.
The issue of garbage dumping has come under the spotlight even more as recent rains caused flooding in parts of the city and on the East Coast Demerara.
Several drainage pumps malfunctioned over recent times as workers reported all manner of debris, including vehicles in koker areas and other outlets.
Questioned yesterday, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, admitted that it is a major concern for authorities and this was evidenced by the last week’s emergency meeting between President Bharrat Jagdeo and stakeholders at the State House.
Several working groups are now working to come up with answers, but the Minister was clear that the challenges were enormous.
There is an immediate need for a comprehensive education campaign for all Guyanese. Although amendments were made to the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “it is unbelievable what people are throwing into the canals.”
Speaking at a press conference at his Bourda office, Persaud said that there have been reports of engines, even entire vehicles in the waterways. This is in addition to the unsightly styrofoam boxes and plastic bottles that have been a thorn in the side of emergency workers.
“Not only is it a reflection of bad manners and lack of care for the environment, but there is a need for all stakeholders to chip in to reverse the current situation.”

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