Investment not exploitation is needed in Guyana

Sep 13, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
The Guyana Forestry Commission must be commended for putting a halt to the massive pillage of our natural resources. Since the middle of the 20th Century, former colonies and leaders of the under developed and developed world have made it clear that their God-given resources must no longer be exploited for the benefit of a few, and in particular, non- nationals.
As a country, we must always have foreign investments. It must be to create jobs, skills and secondary industries. Some years ago, I looked in awe and disbelief when I witnessed huge trucks transporting raw logs by BiaShanlin to the water front. A look at these logs from its shape suggests that some were just yanked out of the ground. That means, that with the compliments of the likes of BiaShanlin, we will inherit swamp lands to be inhabited with reptiles and infested with harmful insects.
Every patriot, irrespective of political persuasion and station in life should applaud this move and end this disrespect for our country; and perhaps start a fund, even if it is $20 each to support, if necessary, the so called legal battle and send a strong message to our courts that this matter is beyond legal niceties, but as a people whose ancestors are our indigenous people, slaves and indentured labourers would want to say, we’ve had enough of this exploitation.
Finally, I hope similar action is taken against the many alien operators who are exploiting our gold and mineral resources, polluting our lakes and rivers, and in many instances, changing the course of those rivers and creeks and mercilessly destroying the natural habitat of our fish life, animal life and fauna.
Nigel Bacchus.

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