Georgetown could be a delightful, green paradise in a few short months, but…

Jan 08, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
The task to dispose of the tons of waste (garbage) generated in the City and its environment is massive. Any caring really concerned Government would do all within its competence to help. Unhappily, we see the opposite.
In a recent public statement, followed by a letter to our Head of State, I undertook not to be over critical but rather allow the state some opportunity to cooperate with the City. However, I merely seek to correct the wrong impression given by both Ministers of Local Government to wit, Hon Ganga Persaud and Hon Mr. Norman Whittaker.
First, the Honourable Minister’s statements were critical of the fact that we had seven garbage trucks idle – Yes, first these vehicles were in a sense foisted on us – they are not new and carried technical features that make it difficult for our workshop to maintain, because we were not able to upgrade both equipment and the mechanics.
Second, the landfill facility at Haags Bosch, instead of extending its operational period for the holidays did the harmful, stupid opposite, that is, to reduce the hours of operations, rather senseless, if not wicked act at a time of the year when we generate more than double the normal waste.
Next in violation of protocol, the Honourable Minister summoned and discussed this critical issue with the acting Town Clerk he appointed, and staff, all completely unknown to the Mayor and Councillors. So for whatever reason a decision was made to not extend the working hours hence the awful piles of waste, we have nowhere else to dispose of garbage even if collected.
Had the Mayor been asked to offer an opinion or even consulted, he would have argued that whatever may be the circumstances, we must extend the operational period at the landfill facility for the Holidays. As he would have reminded the Hon. Ministers, Haags Bosch receives garbage from areas outside of Georgetown, so why as was suggested, should Georgetown bear any additional cost of a longer operational period.
But the most sinister aspect of all this, is the clear evidence that the Ministers continue micro managing the City through key senior officers, who they then dismiss when these officers do (corrupt acts) what they perceive the bigger ones are doing.
I said it before, but as the year opens if the State bosses would only allow this Mayor a free hand to deal with staff – mobilize resources, and cut the red tape, Georgetown could be a delightful, green paradise in a few short months.
But as we note from the Government media today – the administration is now seeking to blame the elected Mayor and Councillors for the ills in the City, and are now suggesting some new method to manage Georgetown.
Hamilton Green, J.P.

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