The 130 kilometre road built by logging company Baishanlin in the Region Six forests appears to be in violation of the law as it was built without an impact assessment being done or approval being given for the construction, and conflicting reports given by several top officials as it relates to the process raise further questions about how the Chinese company operates here.
Attempts to contact Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud on the matter were futile yesterday. For months, the minister has refused to answer questions posed by Stabroek News. Questions are being asked as to how Baishanlin could construct a major road without approval from the authorities. The law requires an
