Ivor English, who serves as a representative for civil society within the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI), has formally submitted an application to the Environmental Protection Agency to extend his existing sand and loam mining authorizations. This development follows a period of intense public discourse involving the Guyanese government and Policy Forum Guyana regarding his suitability for the role. Critics had previously raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, prompting the administration to assert that it held no direct involvement in the sector. The renewal request brings renewed attention to the transparency of extractive industry oversight and the ongoing debates surrounding the governance of natural resources in the country.
Source : Kaieteur News
