The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) has said “no concrete steps” have been taken to address the presence of a “dragga” at Parabara Village, South Rupununi, despite “numerous commitments” dating back to December last year.
The community development group yesterday called for immediate action to be taken by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Guyana Geo-logy and Mines Commission (GGMC), while noting that it is “deeply concerned” that the “dragga” will soon begin river mining operations.
In a statement issued yesterday, the SRDC said a 14-inch cutterhead dredge could only be built with one purpose – to engage in river mining, which would contravene a government order and a Cabinet decision.
