Restructuring” of GGMC untimely, belated action shows lack of strategic vision

Nov 07, 2019 Letters

Dear Editor,

I noticed a trend of (mis) management of the natural resources sector and it is very worrying for professionals within the sector, particularly those working within the Guyana Forestry Commission and now the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission which will soon undergo a “restructuring”.
The common denominator in the restructuring of these two agencies is the Minister, Raphael Trotman and his AFC Colleague, Clayton Hall who acts as his chief adviser.
Mr. Hall’s push was first to restructure the GFC, which was met with strong opposition by the staffers and some board members. Now the Minister, Raphael Trotman has issued directives to have GGMC restructured to say that it’s across the sector.
Further, the Minister should not be undertaking such a restructuring during this period, but only act as a caretaker, as a learned lawyer he should know this. But he and his government has been convincing the population otherwise so much so they have fooled themselves into believing that they are the victims and are falsely believing that they are in the right. In the process, this government is holding democracy at ransom.
As a former GGMC staff, I do hope that the politically appointed Minister and other policy makers know that GGMC is not a walk over as GFC and the cadre of professional staff will take strong objections to any wanton firings or displacement.
In summary, I believe we as Guyanese need to look out for each other and not be engaged in witch hunting, but be constructive in our management of the various natural resources sectors. I must confess that I am afraid of Guyana’s vulnerability due to its disunity and dishonest political actors. There is always time to do the right thing, all are involved; all are consumed.
Sincerely,
T. Williams (Snr)

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