By Antonio Dey
The Sophia Point Rainforest Centre, geared at providing platforms for students to study vital ecosystems and biodiversity is slated for completion within 6 to 8 months according to its Director, Sam Airey.
Airey on Wednesday told this newspaper that the non-profit centre is actually located at River’s View at the confluence of the Cuyuni, Mazaruni, and Essequibo rivers. He confirmed that the site of the centre which required approval from River’s View Toshao, Melinda Pollard, is privately leased and is at no point encroaching on indigenous lands. He also informed that public consultations indicated that the research centre was welcomed by the residents of River’s View.
