Harmon denies secrecy on Norway forest partnership

According to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, there is no secrecy surrounding Guyana’s partnership with Norway on forests, climate change and the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP).

Last Wednesday, the Office of the Leader of the Opposition released a letter it sent on August 24 to the Norwegian government and in which it outlined, among other issues, the lack of inclusion of the opposition and citizens in the final review of the controversial AFHP.

Asked at last Thursday’s post-Cabinet press briefing to respond to the PPP’s letter, Harmon said “it is very