TOSHAO Roger Roland of Chinoweing Village, Cuyuni-Mazaruni in Region Seven, on Friday informed President David Granger of issues facing his community relative to lands and untenable mining practices which result in water pollution.

In response, President Granger has assured that the matters raised would be discussed and addressed with Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman. Additionally, the head-of-state has tasked Minister of Public Affairs, Dawn Hastings-Williams, who was present at the meeting, with liaising with the regional and community leaders and regulatory authorities to ensure that the issues affecting the village are resolved as quickly as possible.

The Toshao was accompanied to State House by the Chinoweing Village Council’s Assistant Secretary, Rhonda Austin and Community Development Officer, Kelly Andries.