The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) yesterday condemned the destruction of features installed for the protection and safety of pedestrians and cyclists on the Main Road on the East Coast of Demerara, particularly between the recently completed sections from Better Hope to Belfield.
In a statement, MPI said it has been brought to the attention of the Ministry that the Best Buy Variety Store was on Thursday, June 4, 2020 seen dismantling the road features installed in the vicinity of Non-Pariel for the purpose of customer parking.
“While this may seem convenient to business owners, the Ministry strictly prohibits the demolishing of the road features and wishes to inform residents and business owners that the Ministry will not be granting permission for the removal of the safety features along the East Coast of Demerara Highway. Additionally, the Best Buy Variety Store will be held accountable for the destruction of public property which damages are estimated at a cost of four thousand United States Dollars,
US$4,000”, MPI said. Citizens are asked to report any such activities to the Ministry’s Public Relations Department via telephone on: 592-227-0799, via E-mail at mopi.guyana@gmail.com or Facebook Messenger at Ministry of Public Infrastructure.
