GOVERNMENT yesterday said it is committed to long-term relations with Oldendorff Carriers (Guyana) Inc., which is located in the Berbice River and handles shipping logistics for the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI) and RUSAL. The company’s General Manager Paul Mohn, and Director of Projects Scott Jones met with Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday at his Ministry of the Presidency office.
According to a release, Director Jones explained that his company has had an extremely good experience in Guyana and is keen on continuing its operations here. He also lobbied for government’s support in his company’s continued servicing of BCGI, RUSAL and the bauxite industry.
Minister Harmon told the company executives that Oldendorff has government’s full support in the continuation of its operations here.
He said, “I am giving you the assurance and the satisfaction that this government would be happy to continue working with your company, because we know your investment is long-term.”
The minister added that the government of Guyana respects that Oldendorff’s operations have provided employment for a large number of Guyanese. He said further that those employees can be assured that government will not take any measures that will place them on the breadline or compromise their livelihoods.
Minister Harmon noted that support must be given to facilities like Oldendorff, a move that will ensure continued employment opportunities for this nation’s people.
Oldendorff Carriers (Guyana) Inc. has been operating here, moving and loading bauxite for export purposes since 2006. The Minister of State is expected to tour the facilities soon.