Pregnant city constables reinstated

The three city constabulary ranks who were recently dismissed because they became pregnant were yesterday reinstated with immediate effect and the municipality has since decided that it will provide support services for women within its employ.

The decision came amidst a public outcry over what has been described as a violation of the women’s rights after a report on their plight was carried in Tuesday’s edition of Stabroek News.

Contacted, Town Clerk Royston King told Stabroek News that earlier in the day there was a meeting of himself, the mayor and the