Clogged Mongrippa Creek seen as cause of major Bartica flood

Siltation of the Mongrippa Creek in Bartica has been cited as the major cause of recent heavy flooding and work is underway to deal with the problem.

Two weeks ago, thunderstorms that lasted for around two hours deluged Bartica’s commercial zone between Fourth and Ninth streets.

Residents and business owners of the Cuyuni/Mazaruni community suffered