Dear Editor,
I refer to the letter in Stabroek News of 6/11/2025 by Alfred Mentore JP, Mayor of Georgetown, in response to mine published on the 5/11/25 in Stabroek News, Kaieteur News and Guyana Times. While the Mayor acknowledges that Farnum Playfield is a community ground governed by the public trust principles and public accountability, the actions of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) fall short of these standards.
Despite repeated requests from residents, M&CC have failed to produce documents, including:
1. The application submitted to M&CC in September 2025 to use Farnum;
2. The proposed “agreement” referenced by the Mayor;
3. Valid proof of ownership of Mae’s Schools and burnt site;
4. Minutes of all meetings discussing use of Farnum with decisions taken.
M&CC never convened a meeting with residents to discuss Farnum.
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