Chinese logging co accused of illegal Moblissa excavation

The Moblissa laterite pit that was constructed by Bai Shan Lin Forest Development Inc despite efforts by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to stop the operation

The Chinese logging company Bai Shan Lin Forest Development Inc has been accused of carrying out unlawful works at Moblissa, Linden, and refusing to sign a Cease Work Order (CWO) served on it by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

Bai Shan Lin has been removing laterite, a type of soil, from the community of Moblissa for the construction of a two-mile road at Bamia. The company, which has been operating in the area since the last quarter of last year, was served with three CWOs so far, with the last being served on Tuesday.

Region Ten Chairman Sharma Solomon told Stabroek News in an interview that the activities