Day: November 2, 2010

Today residents of Corentyne Berbice who are still recovering from the most deadliest smash up in their region, are calling for sleeping Policemen to be placed along the roadways. Speaking to reporters today the residents explained that more traffic patrols are needed to prevent the constant speeding by drivers particularly minibus operators. One resident explained that the nation need to speak out collectively since people continue to die like animals on the roadways. He said that people will continue to perish if immediate measures are not taken.

The five male pupils who were charged with the rape of a schoolmate have all returned to class.
The five pupils from form four and five returned to class today sparking outrage from some parents.
The school’s principal however has jumped to the defence of the boys saying they are innocent until proven guilty.
The boys in addition to a former pupil of the school are currently on$85,000 bail.
The boys were suspended from school.

More criticisms have been levelled at Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley today for statements he made on Saturday about Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar "over-reacting" to Fridays storm warnings.
Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism Winston Peters has slammed Rowley for his statements saying that Persad-Bissessar’s proactive move should have commended and not condemned.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) says the country has seen how "moderate" rainfall has affected communities.