Kaneville man arrested for disposing of waste on roadway

In a recent incident that gained widespread attention on social media, 51-year-old Peter Moore of Kaneville, Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has been apprehended by the Police for unlawfully disposing waste on a public roadway — at Farm Housing Scheme, EBD.
Moore’s arrest has come as authorities intensify their efforts to combat the persistent issue of illegal dumping of garbage, which has been plaguing Guyana; and he now faces charges related to the offence of “throwing materials in public way”.
The Police have said that law enforcement officers are actively pursuing the case, and Moore is expected to soon appear before the court to answer charges.
Guyana has been grappling with the problem of citizens indiscriminately discarding garbage throughout the country, prompting the authorities to take decisive measures. The Police are encouraging citizens who witness acts of dumping to report same, thereby contributing to the collective effort to maintain cleanliness and order in public spaces.
Offenders caught in the act of littering or dumping face significant penalties, including a fine of $10,000 or an alternative of three months’ imprisonment, community service, or any other measure deemed appropriate by a presiding magistrate.

The seriousness of this issue has prompted the Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, SC, to call for the prosecution of individuals engaged in such irresponsible behaviour.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the prevalence of littering, particularly in villages on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), Nandlall has emphasised the criminal nature of such actions, and has urged both the Police and the relevant Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC) to actively pursue criminal charges against those found guilty of littering.
Government has, since 2020, invested significantly in raising awareness of proper sanitation practices and improving solid waste management nationwide. President Dr. Irfaan Ali has personally led clean-up initiatives in the capital city and in other coastal areas, and ongoing consultations are aimed at developing a strategic plan to strengthen and enhance the country’s solid waste management system. (G9)