The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended condolences to the Government and people of Guyana following the mining disaster in Konawaruk on Sunday, 17 May, that claimed the lives of at least ten miners. The Community has also wished a speedy and full recovery to miners who were injured.
Please see below full text of the message of condolence:
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Guyana and the relatives of those who perished in the mining disaster at Konawaruk on Sunday, 17 May.
The thoughts and prayers of the Community are with the bereaved relatives while we wish the injured a speedy and full recovery. In expressing our solidarity with the people of Guyana, the Community is confident that their resilience will ensure they survive this arduous test.
