Minister of Governance Raphael Trotman, who has responsibility for natural resources, has been mandated by President David Granger to launch an enquiry into the collapse of mining pits that have resulted in death of or injury to miners.
According to a press release from the Ministry of the Presidency, the inquiry is to be conducted by a multi-stakeholder committee. The committee who will work independently, but is authorised to request any relevant information from any employee of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, through the Commissioner, in order to carry out its functions.
The five-member committee will comprise individuals knowledgeable and competent in their respective fields, including officials from the Ministry of Social Protection (Labour Department), Ministry of National Security and the
