Dear Editor,
THE Georgetown City Council has recognised that there has been an increase in the open sale of pesticides in the municipal markets and on the city’s streets. Therefore, the council and the Pesticide Control Board (PCB) would be conducting a joint exercise to rid the markets and streets of illegal pesticides that are offered for sale.

During the course of last week the Pesticide Control Board provided training for staff of the City Public Health Department and the City Constabulary Department. The training was facilitated by the Pesticide Deputy Director Mr. Suresh Amichand, and an officer Dietmar Chichester.

The purpose of this training is to educate staff on the legal and illegal pesticides that are sold at the municipal market, correct storage, the usage and disposal methods of pesticides, also, the importance of using protective clothing while handling pesticides.

Town Clerk Royston King said that the training in this regards is critical since employees of the council would have to use pesticides during their tour of duties, especially the employees of the Vector and Rodent Control Department; who are engaged in the removal of actual and potential breeding places of mosquitoes and bating of rodents.

The council has an inherent responsibility to preserve the general health and well-being of the citizens of Georgetown. The council wants to make it pellucid that it has no agenda to put people out of business but, it is important that citizens conduct their business activities within the confines the Laws.
Regards
Debra Lewis
Public Relations Officer