The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says it is offering assistance and technical advice to Mahdia and is working assiduously to restore water supply to the community in the wake of Tuesday’s protest outside the company’s office.
In a press release, Minister of Housing and Water Irfaan Ali again condemned the actions of the illegal miners who have repeatedly damaged supply lines and disrupted supply to the community. The minister said, “Damage was done to the water system in Mahdia by miners since April when we issued an initial warning. That damage was repaired by GWI; however the reckless disregard for the community continues as illegal miners have repeated[ly] destroyed distribution lines and mains, significantly affecting the livelihood of the residents.”
Ali said the company will cooperate with regional officials and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission to address this situation. He said too that a GWI team has been working around the
