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| A high level government team is expected to visit Port Kaituma, Region One, to investigate why no action was taken by a state agency following complaints of water problems.According to officials at Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, (GGMC), Region One, Member of Parliament for A Partnership For National Unity (APNU), Richard Alleyne, has criticized the entity’s “lack of responsiveness” to a report of mining operations which are affecting the water quality in the Region One waterfront community.It was reported that for the past three weeks,China Jerseys Cheap, the Guyana Water Incorporated Inc. pump at Port Kaituma was affected by the heavy siltation from mining operations upstream.This publication understands that the GWI pump has since ceased operation due to the murky water, forcing residents to depend on rainfall to obtain water for domestic and drinking purposes.The MP has met with GGMC officials and complained that mining officers are not listening to their cries and that mining regulations are being breached in the area.Kaieteur News was told that the matter has been affecting that mining community for years now, with GGMC officers turning a blind eye.A few months back, the GWI pump was forced to cease operation after a nearby river became contaminated. GGMC officials said that it is confirmed that “Cease Work Orders” were issued to the mining operations that contaminate the river. However, for reasons unknown, there has been no enforcement, thus leading to this latest situation.Alleyne met with several top officials of the GGMC earlier this week but despite this latest complaint, there has not been a response.The APNU Member of Parliament said he is now calling on the GGMC to be more responsive and caring to the needs of residents of Port Kaituma.Residents are also calling for increased monitoring to ensure all mining operations are environmentally-friendly to prevent future reports of water contamination.A team from GGMC and the Environmental Protection Agency are due to visit the region this week to check on the situation and also to investigate whether actions would be taken against the mines officers stationed there who may have been delinquent in their duties. |
