More fallout from the deaths of the three Lindeners
The largest of the public meetings since the protest action began in Linden was addressed tonight by Lincoln Lewis, Dr. David Hinds and Regional Chairman Sharma Solomon, who all urged a continuation of the current course of actions until demands being made of the Government are met.
Situation Update in the deaths of three Lindeners
Breaking News!
Senior Police sources are reporting this evening that Policemen are to be charged for the murder of the 3 Lindeners. This comes on the heels of today's post mortem examination which revealed that the men were all shot with live rounds. The charges could come before the end of this week or by early next week.
Situation Update in Parliament
The National Assembly debates whether motion from Leader of the Opposition David Granger, to 'Condemn the killing of and the injury to several persons at Linden upper Demerara-Berbice Region, on Wednesday, 18th July 2012 and to demand the resignation of Hon. Clement Rohee MP Minister of Home Affairs.' should be debated on today's sitting...Government says House should not debate today...
Happening Now in Parliament
Situation Update
Leader of the Opposition David Granger moves the following motion: 'Condemn the killing of and the injury to several persons at Linden upper Demerara-Berbice Region, on Wednesday, 18th July 2012 and to demand the resignation of Hon. Clement Rohee MP Minister of Home Affairs.'
Linden Update - July 25, 2012
Breaking News:
Pathologist confirms all 3 of the Linden protestors who died were killed by gunshot wounds. Gunshot wounds to the back and chest areas. Bullets punctured lungs and hearts of three men. They also had gunshot wounds to the legs. Says metal fragments in bodies are consistent with bullets.
Linden Update - July 24, 2012
Regional Chairman Sharma Solomon met with President Donald Ramoutar today in Georgetown to discuss the protest in Linden. However no information suggesting a resolution to this issue is available, indeed all indications are that no resolution was arrived at. Again, as soon as I can CONFIRM any information I will post, so when you see no posts, know that I have no information to share.
Linden Update - July 23, 2012
Kara Kara Bridge still blocked @ 6:35 am Monday.
Security forces are called in after residents begin to collect items from the burnt out LINMINE Main Office building. Assistant Commissioner Gavin Primo is on site and reasoning with the persons gathered to facilitate an amicable end to the issue.
Linden Update - July 22, 2012
The situation now: Road to Amelia's Ward and branch roads again blocked by residents and are impassable
So they ask "why are Lindeners blocking the roads?" Ok, I've been getting this question left right and center, so let me try to put it to rest. This is my OPINION, I may be wrong, or the people may be wrong, but to me the reasoning is sound and has been proven out.
Linden Update - July 21, 2012
Residents bemoan that the government had no equipment to repair roads in Linden, but able to find equipment to clear road blocks
Crowd at Amelia's Ward builds, I estimate more than a thousand out on the highway strung out from Well Road to Kara Kara Bridge...
Granger meets diplomats over Police killings in Linden - OLO Press Release
Leader of the Opposition Brigadier David Granger met Western diplomats on Friday 20th July to brief them on Wednesday’s killings in Linden.