People on the East Bank, West Bank and some parts of Georgetown have been complaining about smoke. Curious about the cause, there were questions for the Environmental Protection Agency. We are however accustomed to silence from some agencies that are supposed to advocate for the protection and wellbeing of the people.
A few days ago, it was reported on journalist Gordon Moseley’s Facebook page that vegetation was being burned at the back of Providence and Perseverance. Footage and photos from one John Duncan revealed the magnitude of these brush fires. The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority put out a notice warning contractors and private developers to desist from setting fires. The upsurge in brush fires were noted and those guilty of setting fires to clear land were warned that they would face penalties if they do not desist.
It was also reported this week that residents of Santa Aratak were being evacuated by the Guyana Fire Service because of wildfires. We the people seem to be grappling with hellish conditions across the country.
