Latest update April 11th, 2025 9:20 AM
Bai Shan Lin’s operation must be reviewed—Region Ten Chairman
Region Ten Chairman, Sharma Solomon, has said that there needs to be a proper assessment of Bai Shan Lin’s entire operations and its impact on Region Ten.
Region 10 Chairman, Sharma Solomon
Solomon added that the Region had expressed disappointment that the government was more concerned with the accessing of material by Bai Shan Lin to fix the road, than with the actual fixing of the road.
Disappointment was also expressed with the way Bai Shan Lin operated after receiving concessionary measures from the region to access laterite, Solomon said. That disappointment was echoed by the Government.
“As such the Government said that Bai Shan Lin is acting dishonestly and disrespectful, of abusing the situation and of stepping out of line on several issues. More guidance and supervision from central government should be put in place in relation to Bai Shan Lin,” Solomon said.
The region is also asking for a full review of the operations. It was even suggested by the government that Bai Shan Lin be fined for the irregularities perpetrated, which is fully supported by the Region.
Solomon added that the Region hopes to see action taken very soon as it relates to ‘past transgressions ‘by Bai Shan Lin.
Solomon added that the repair of the Moblissa farm road by Bai Shan Lin needs immediate attention, and that the pit from which the company extracted 47,000 tonnes of loam needs an environmental assessment, as the pit is a mere 20ft from the damaged road, and also, there are signs of erosion.
As such, Bai Shan Lin needs to exercise its corporate responsibility and engage in land reclamation, he added.
“The Region would also like to have information as to where it stands to benefit from this investment,” Solomon said in reference to Bai Shan Lin.
Concern was also raised that the Minister of Amerindian Affairs was not acting in the best interest of residents of this remote community. Future agreements are to be made between Rusal and the community.
“As such we’ve asked that before any consideration is made in relation to decision about further investments or further works, that a broader consultation is done to ascertain from residents on their input, into how they would want to see mutual benefits to both the company and the residents, ’Solomon said.
He added that the region is to prepare a report with regard to this issue, and that one will also be prepared by the Government, and the company, which would have full involvement of the community.
As regards the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, Solomon said that the Region is seeking to ensure that the highway is safe.
To that end, he said that suggestions were made for the installation of lights from Bamia to Linden, and from Soesdyke along the East Bank Demerara Highway.
Along with the lights there is the need for appropriate signs and markings, he added.
Solomon posited that the Region is also pushing for the upgrading of about 400 miles of hinterland road, saying that consideration should be given by the Ministry of Public Works for the upgrade of the Linden to Kwakwani, Linden to Mabura and Linden to Coomacka roads.
The Mabura road alone would necessitate about 400 loads of material, to be deposited, before works can commence, according to Solomon.
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