Dear Editor,
The Minister of Natural Resources Hon. Raphael Trotman and staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources wish to express sincerest condolences to the family of Retta Samuels who died in a mining pit collapse on Friday, August 2, 2019.
From preliminary information received, it is understood that a group, comprising Ms. Samuels of One Mile Arakaka, North West District, Region One, was on Friday afternoon last engaged in the practice of ‘punting,’ which is the siphoning off of material from another operation, when a mining pit caved in and caused the fatal accident.
At this time the Ministry sees it fit to once again urge miners to give full priority to their safety and the safety of others during mining activities. The Ministry also urges that more attention be paid to the mining practices utilized ensuring that they are safe and in keeping with the regulations.
May the soul of Retta Samuels rest in peace and may her family find joy in the memories she has left.
Yours faithfully,
Stephon Gabriel
Public Affairs Officer
Ministry of Natural
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