By Dacia Whaul
An attempt by Mayor Hamilton Green and some city councillors to show solidarity for Opposition Leader David Granger’s call for local government elections was disrupted yesterday when City Hall’s gates were locked to bar supporters from attending a planned prayer service and meeting.
Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba said the decision was taken to secure City Hall’s assets and maintain control. Sooba also expressed fear that criminal elements could be hidden amidst the crowd of attendees and she also said security concerns were raised by citizens who were conducting business yesterday.
Scores of supporters turned up only to find out that they were not allowed to enter the compound, which was heavily barricaded and manned by City Constables. The crowd steadily increased to about
