THE Ministry of Public Works (MPW) has reportedly mobilised equipment and manpower to help the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus, with its clean-up drive. According to the Ministry, their involvement in the exercise is in response to a request for help made by the institution’s management.

Minister of Public Works, Mr. Robeson Benn last Friday and Saturday paid a visit to the Turkeyen Campus to see how the exercise is coming along.
Beginning last Wednesday, employees of the Force Account Unit (FAU) and Sea and River Defence Unit of the Ministry of Public Works have been cleaning the clogged drains in and around the institution; trimming overgrown trees; and weeding overrun bushes.
Additionally, engineers attached to the Ministry have been tasked with finding a viable solution to rectify the problem the institution is having with it sewerage system. A draft proposal is expected to be reviewed in another two weeks.