Georgetown: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Robert Persaud said that regulations against littering have already been sent to the National Assembly and it is expected that they will be dealt with as soon as the House resumes after the recess.
The regulations which were approved by Cabinet were signed on June 5 (World Environment Day) under the Environment Protection Agency Act.
Additionally, the Ministry has already sought and obtained the green light from the judiciary for establishment of a form of environmental court to prosecute businesses and individuals who are in breach of regulations. Fines and a ticketing system will also be instituted.
There will be a grace period, between the signing of the regulation to the stage of implementation, during which public awareness will be intensified.
Despite the calls for citizens to dispose of their waste in a responsible manner, the pile-up of garbage in various areas across the country, especially in the City of Georgetown continues unabated.
To this end, the Natural Resources Ministry launched its ‘Pick it up’ campaign in June 2012, which speaks to citizens’ social responsibility towards maintaining a clean environment.
Since its launch, the campaign has received tremendous support from individuals, groups and communities at all levels. It has also been getting the support of the business community by way of participation in clean-up exercises and through donations.
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