The report on the tests being done by international specialists on Guyana Gold Board (GGB) staff for signs of mercury poisoning is expected to be finished by midweek, Chairman of the Board, GHK Lall says.
Speaking to Stabroek News yesterday, Lall said that the professionals were able to collect their equipment during the course of last week and subsequently carried out several tests in the presence of two officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“What I can say is that we got cut short because of the holidays and they are still here and we have asked to get a written report on where things stand,” Lall said, while pointing out that he expects the report to be finished by Wednesday.
