Letters on: Natural Resources Related Links: Letters on language Letters Menu Archival Menu Guyana's bauxite produced great wealth for Alcoa Short-term plan needed to relieve rice debt burden The country needs open debate, constructive action and creative leadership There needs to be a different attitude towards our timber industry The l995 spill case is currently in the high court Many residents affected by l995 spill are prepared to accept $40,000 Aroaima rescue plan will not be cash neutral as President suggests No bauxite operation has been profitable in Guyana since the nationalisation of Demba Our bauxite companies have only been surviving with government help Bauxite workers at Linden remember December ll, l976 People need to think to improve Suggestions for improving the rice industry Local rice industry under pressure from falling prices Government has a 'patchwork' approach to rice industry Rice industry should seek technical assistance Bermine has not been profitable since l980 Situation of Bermine workers a consequence of PNC neglect