The Lamaha Gardens Management Committee has cited increased crime, use of roads in the community as “racetracks” and zoning violations as major ongoing problems it wants addressed.
In a statement on August 22nd, it said that the recent imbroglio surrounding the establishment of a chemical plant at the John Fernandes inland terminal, which sparked protest action by residents of Houston Gardens and surrounding communities, was another example of just how much the regulatory agencies are failing the people of Guyana. It said that this is despite millions of tax dollars being spent year after year on building capacity within these agencies.
“Residents of Lamaha Gardens have been enduring more than their fair share over the years. Increased crime and the roadways becoming a racetrack for minibuses traversing in and out of Sophia are two of the more compelling issues facing residents at the moment. This situation is so dangerous that residents have been involved in life threatening accidents due to speeding particularly on Duncan and Garnett streets”, the statement said.
