Criminal negligence seen in mine tragedy

The caved-in mining pit

Three of the seven bodies pulled from Sunday’s horrific mining accident at Konawaruk, Region Eight have been identified while the search for three others continue as questions grow over safety standards in the industry.

Intermittent rain continues to hamper the recovery of the remaining miners still trapped after the catastrophe at Pepper Creek, Potaro/Siparuni, the highest death toll in a mining accident for decades.

Family members of Michael Gardener, 26 years; Brian Brittlebank, 46 years of Wismar, Linden and Raymond August, 17 years of Dartmouth, Essequibo