Jagdeo calls on gov’t to keep watch on conservancies

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday called on the government to keep a close watch on the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) following yesterday’s heavy rain.

In a statement last night, Jagdeo said that the EDWC is reported to be above 57 GD level, as well as the Boerasirie Conservancy. He said that the Mahaica and Mahaicony Creeks,