Govt. moves to clean up Georgetown garbage mess

(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand on Thursday outlined her ministry’s plans to improve garbage collection and disposal in Georgetown, while announcing amendments to introduce stricter fines and enforcement measures for littering.

At a press conference held at the ministry’s boardroom at its Kingston, Georgetown office, the minister underscored that garbage collection and disposal continue to be a nuisance across the country, most noticeably in the city.

Minister Manickchand during the press conference stated that the responsibility for the collection and disposal of domestic waste in Georgetown rests with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC).