National Conversation to focus on effective, sustained implementation of $1B cleanup programme

THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, will host a National Conversation on a clean environment for members of the public to discuss challenges and opportunities to improve solid waste management in Guyana with the relevant experts and policy makers. The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will be a key participant.The National Conversation will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Amerindian Village, Sophia Exhibition Complex from 09:00 hrs, with the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Hon. Robert M. Persaud, MP; Minister of Local Government (ag), Hon. Norman Whittaker, MP; Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Mr. Ramesh Persaud and environmental experts will interact with the public as it relates to the challenges and the way forward for solid waste management in Guyana.
Further, persons will have the opportunity to contribute ideas on challenges discussed which will be fused into an action plan to change the current status of solid waste management in the city, towns and communities in Guyana. This initiative coincides with the implementation plan of the G$1 billion budgetary allocation by the Government for the cleanup of Georgetown and communities along the coast.
The event will also host an exhibition, with displays on clean environment. For further information, persons are asked to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment on 231-2506-11 ext: 218.
Members of the public, particularly environmental activists and students are invited.

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