Mayor lobbies private sector head to help city tackle garbage collection

Mayor Ubraj Narine showing Chairman of the Private Sector Commission Gerry Gouveia the garbage situation on Regent Street(Photo courtesy Georgetown Mayor and City Council)

Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine yesterday hosted a walking tour of the central business district for the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman Gerry Gouveia in a bid to secure assistance to address the strain being placed on the city’s garbage collection resources.

During the council’s statutory meeting on Monday, Narine explained that the volume of garbage being generated by the business district during the Christmas season is burdening the council’s limited resources. He also said consideration is being given to charging businesses for garbage collection.