Some Orealla and Siparuta residents have said that there were improprieties in the recently held Toshao and councillors elections and are calling for a fresh poll.
Sixty-nine residents and concerned citizens of the Upper Corentyne River Amerindian community have since sent petitions to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry and President Donald Ramotar to show their disgust over the situation and to spread awareness of the several breaches they say took place. This newspaper was presented with a copy of the petition.
Efforts to contact the Amerindian Affairs Ministry and National Toshaos Council for