No report of property damage during Omai eviction

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) on Tuesday said it was unaware of reports of damage to miners’ equipment during their eviction from the Omai ‘Bone Yard’ on New Year’s Eve.

Speaking with Stabroek News, acting GGMC Commissioner Karen Livan said she had no knowledge of the claims being made by a number of the miners who were evicted by GGMC wardens and police. Said Livan, “I, personally,