The Guyana Metal Recyclers’ Association (GMRA) is not in favour of the full reopening of the scrap metal trade. The Association believes Government’s current restriction on the trade allows the sector to progress smoothly without destruction of companies and individuals’ properties.This is according to Desmond Sears, Head of GMRA,Cristian Pavon Jersey, who said that since the restriction, exporters of scrap metal have been trying to put their businesses in order to meet the rules and regulations of Government. Moreover, they have been making responsible purchases to ensure the limited opening of the trade is not disrupted again.In April 2011, Government banned the local scrap metal trade, citing vandalism as the main reason. And,Air Max 97 For Sale Australia, in October 2011 former President Bharrat Jagdeo allowed metal dealers to export their stored metals,Alexander Nylander Jersey, while prohibiting the purchasing of additional metal.In February 2012, Sears had expressed the hope that the scrap metal trade would have been reopened, with necessary safeguards in place, including a partnership with the Guyana Police Force to curb vandalism.However, utilizing the restricted opening, operators in the industry have been purchasing and exporting scrap metal under tight Government supervision from the Ministry of Housing’s Scrap Metal Unit and the Prime Minister’s Office.According to Sears, Government’s restriction is helping exporters incorporate best practices of the trade in their businesses. And, everybody has been cooperating because no one wants the sector to be closed again, he added.Sears believes if the sector is reopened, scavengers would destroy properties such as metal gates and tombs. He noted that exporters are opting to purchase from large companies that sometimes advertise for bids.He enlightened that on the international market, the scrap metal trade has slowed and the price is dropping. He pointed to the slowing down of the economies of countries such as Bangladesh and India,Cheap Arizona Cardinals Hoodies, which previously purchased large quantities of scrap metal, as one of the main reasons for the limited demand of the item on the local market.On a monthly basis about 30 to 40 containers totaling about 1,000 tons of scrap metal, leave Guyana. This is done prior to a rigorous process of requesting permission to ship metal and checks by the Unit to ensure the metals being exported are legitimate and the sources are authentic,Off White Air Max 97 For Sale, sears explained.According to Sears, the copper trade has been banned. But, if it were to be traded,Aaron Dell Jersey, permission has to be sought possibly from the Office of the President.