Either the government or the Qatari group planning a resort along Carifesta Avenue must engage with the city on the necessary studies and applications before approval can be granted, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore declared on Monday.
On Sunday afternoon, the foundation block for the US$300 million Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre was laid on Carifesta Avenue in a rapidly concluded process which was first revealed in December last year.
The Mayor told Stabroek News on Monday that he does not oppose the initiative by the Qatari company, Assets Group Inc but neither the government nor the company submitted a feasibility study or Environmental Impact Assessment on the project.