These high-rise buildings must not compromise sea defences
Dear Editor,
It is now an open secret that Guyana is on the cusp of enormous development and progress. But the integrity of structures, protection of the natural environment and the promotion of public health must be crucial determinants at every stage of the planning and the executing processes. Almost every day, the media report on investment proposals of billions of dollars, to government, from local and global corporations, in different sectors of the economy. One category of proposals that has stirred my interest is the construction of high-rise buildings including global and internationally-branded hotels. This, in my view, should be applauded because with those brands come direct and indirect employment and related benefits to local people and their communities.