Local Govt Ministry launches Georgetown clean-up campaign

Officials from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Tuesday evening commenced a citywide clean-up campaign in keeping with the Government’s national beautification project.
Leading the initiative were Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand, Minister within the Ministry Pauline Sukhai, Director General Anand Persaud, Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang, and Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) Dr Josh Kanhai, along with senior officials of the Ministry.
As part of the exercise, Minister Manickchand visited Stabroek Market after 18:00h to gain first-hand insights from vendors operating in the area.
Vendors shared that while they are committed to keeping their environment clean, the lack of adequate resources and facilities for proper garbage disposal remains a significant challenge. They expressed that with the necessary support, littering in and around the market could be drastically reduced.
“This activity marks the beginning of intensified efforts to restore and maintain cleanliness across Georgetown, reinforcing the Government’s wider vision of a more beautiful, safe, and sustainable environment for all citizens,” the Ministry said in a statement.
The Ministry also noted that it continues to work collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors, and residents to ensure that communities are equipped with the resources needed to maintain proper waste management practices.
The minister on Tuesday met with the city’s chief sanitation officer and hinted that there will be more announcements regarding the consequences of littering and dumping garbage in and around the city.
“Every citizen must be a participant. Stop littering. If you are contracted to pick up garbage, then pick up the garbage. Stop dumping. There are consequences to these horrific antisocial behaviours… more to come. BUT this city is going to be clean!!!” she said in her social media post Tuesday.