MINISTER of Governance with responsibility for the environment sector, the Hon. Minister Raphael Trotman, has reiterated his ministry’s support of efforts being undertaken, with the Region Ten Administration Office receiving backing for their clean-up conducted on May 31.

Regional Chairman, Sharma Solomon indicated that the clean-up focused on the central business district, and extended to other communities such as Amelia’s Ward and Blue Berry Hill, and will be a continuous exercise.

The Chairman also expressed his gratitude for the ministry’s commitment to the effort, and spoke of plans to push forward with the enhancement of the mining town by developing green spaces in areas such as the Cenotaph and the Water Wheel.

In addition to Linden, the Minister has also pledged support for clean-up and enhancement activities, and will strengthen working relationships with agencies responsible for these efforts.

Agencies under the purview of the Ministry of Governance and the Ministry of the Presidency also joined in the clean-up activities, conducting a massive clean-up of the Kitty Seawalls, where the last remaining mangroves in Georgetown are located.

Additionally, the EPA’s Litter Unit continues to support these efforts by charging persons caught in the acts of littering and illegal dumping. The Ministry has also been supporting group enhancement activities by way of a donation received from Ansa McAl Limited, and funding from the Pick it up Guyana Initiative.
EPA staff conducting clean-up of Kitty Seawalls on June 5th