Dear Editor,
I WELCOME the report in Kaieteur News on January 27 that the APNU + AFC Government has spent $645 million on sea defence works in Leguan.

Leguan is one of some 300 islands in the mighty Essequibo River, and is exposed to the rising sea levels in the same way as small-island states in the world. Leguan is an example to show that climate change is real and if left unattended, the rising sea levels could cause severe damage to the livelihoods of our people. I hope that our people take note of the efforts by our government to mitigate high tides. I applaud our government for this and similar works elsewhere.

Regards
Shawn James