Manickchand and the Linden Town Council
On 1 September 2026, Local Government Minister Manickchand wrote to Linden's Town Clerk instructing that the Mayor and Town Council immediately cease and desist from imposing and collecting any toll or charges at the Kara Kara Public Road. The letter made clear that the Ministry never authorised such fees in the first place. The instruction puts the council's toll collection directly at odds with central government. What Linden's leadership does next will show whether this becomes a standoff or a quiet climbdown.
<p>Dear Editor, On 1st September 2026, Local Government Minister, Manickchand, wrote Linden Town Clerk, instructing that the Linden Mayor and Town Council “cease and desist immediately from the imposition and collection of any toll/charges at Kara Kara Public Road.” The Minister’s missive stated the Ministry has not authorised the imposition of or collection of any […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/09/03/manickchand-and-the-linden-town-council/">Manickchand and the Linden Town Council</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kaieteurnewsonline.com">Kaieteur News</a>.</p>
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