Let’s regain control of a dirty situation

Jan 18, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
I am sorry for the persons who were removed from the Stabroek Market Square.
If they were given permission for a specific period of time then they should have known that it was not a permanent arrangement. But, if it was a situation that developed on its own, it should have been nipped in the bud. An ounce of prevention is still better than a pound of cure. Going metric does not change the message.
It is a pity that the demolition crew was not followed by persons responsible for cleaning the area. The removal of garbage seems to be nobody’s business. I think that the Minister of Tourism should become involved in the transformation of our garbage city back to the Garden City.
He has to inform all Guyanese that garbage found anywhere except bins and designated dump sites will kill the tourism goose before it gets a chance to lay the golden egg.
The Minister of Health should also join the battle by ensuring that street sellers of food are accountable for the cleanliness of their work environment. If cooked food is sold in a dirty place, I wonder under what conditions it was prepared. Anyone knows, anyone cares?
Our Caribbean neighbours do. Those of us who travel to, or live in those countries know that we have been left behind in the garbage heap.
The City Council does what it is best at, collecting money. It is time for them to put in place, or enforce rules that compel vendors to keep their surroundings clean at all times. Failure to do so should be dealt with a warning, then a fine and finally removal.
The established business place owners should also be warned then fined heavily that would make them take littering seriously. I am tired of seeing beautiful buildings with dirty pavements and clogged drains.
In areas where garbage bins are provided they should be emptied everyday or if possible twice daily.
Public places like the Botanical Gardens, Sea Walls, car parks etc. should not be left out of the “Keep The City Clean Campaign”. Anti littering signs should be clearly displayed with the fine one would have to pay if it is not heeded. Police and public health personnel should patrol all areas together.
If each of us does his part then we will regain control of a dirty situation.
Concerned Citizen

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