City Hall needs to ensure proper disposal of waste materials is being practiced

May 14, 2023 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – Climate change caused many unpredictable disasters of hit Guyana for several years, and as a result, it puts an economic dent into the average man and whilst held is offered, it cannot compensate for the losses incurred. In reality, there’s always the expectation of heavy rainfall, and ironically, sometimes Mother Nature makes her own decision. On Thursday, we experience heavy rainfall, which causes many areas to be flooded, and as a result of that, it affects us in many ways.

Editor, I expect to see the authorities manufacturing excuses to defend themselves from the responsibilities, but quite frankly, the excuse from the City Hall is very ridiculous. They only figure out builders’ waste was the cause of the flood after it occurs. What was affecting them from traversing around Georgetown, inspecting the drainage; ensure they are clean/prepared for the upcoming rainy season?

City Hall has information about construction occurring around Georgetown, why aren’t officials visiting the location periodically and ensuring proper disposal of waste materials is being practiced? I find it very commercial that they said that they send one man to clean the clogged drains of water materials for the whole of Georgetown. If it only requires one man to do all of that work, it tells me quite a lot about their attitude towards the responsibility their jobs come attached with. As I said before, many hold position/jobs that comes with a lot of responsibilities but cannot handle them.

When will this ridiculous behavior stop?
Sahadeo Bates