In the wake of the attack at Lusignan that left 11 dead and three injured and the death of a Guyana Defence Force soldier, government has declared today a national day of mourning.
Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon announced yesterday that the decision for a day of mourning was made at the level of Cabinet when it met on Tuesday and though some questions might be raised, Luncheon said he would not descend to the obscene level of defending it.
Responding to a question from the local media at his weekly press briefing yesterday as to why no such declaration was made for the slayings at Agricola, he said those who had a difficulty observing the day or even recognising it are permitted to treat it as they choose. He stressed that today is in memory of the slain Lusignan victims of the Buxton gang and the soldier.
Cabinet was updated on developments surrounding the tragedy at Lusignan and has registered its surprise and disgust at those voices of irresponsibility and opportunism that have sought some justification of the heinous crime committed, Luncheon stated.
Asked whether government had any intention of burning the canefields at the back of Buxton, he replied in the negative.
Luncheon added that certain factors would have to be taken into consideration such as the economic impact it would have on Guysuco and its effect on surrounding villagers.
