The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) says that the proposed mining project at Aranaputa, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo is harmful to the community and environment and should be terminated.
In the wake of a report in Tuesday’s Stabroek News voicing the concerns of residents over the project, the government has suspended the mining permit granted by the Aranaputa Neighbourhood Democratic Council to the mining company.
In a release yesterday, THAG asserted that it stands in solidarity with the people of Aranaputa, Visit Rupununi, our members, and partners in opposing the harmful mining operations threatening the village and surrounding environment. The Association expressed “deep” alarm by the approval of this project, which it posited endangers the community’s livelihoods, biodiversity, and the delicate ecosystems that sustain both people and wildlife, adding, “Such activities undermine the foundation of sustainable tourism and the future of Guyana’s natural heritage.”
