The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have made a commitment to remove the dredge lodged in the Kuyuwini River, Upper Essequibo, in the event the owner fails to do so.
The announcement by the government agencies was made yesterday, in a statement responding to concerns by the South Rupununi Development Council (SRDC) raised over the presence of the dredge in the river. “…Should this not be done in the agreed time, the GGMC will employ its own expertise and resources and effect removal of the structure,” the statement said. The agreed time was not provided and efforts by this newspaper, seeking clarity on the timeline proved futile.
The agencies further highlighted that the suggestions of mining activities occurring in the river bear no truth and the matter is under control.
