Miner, 18, dies in Konawaruk pit cave-in

Dead: Ramold Williams

An 18-year-old miner died on Sunday afternoon after the mining pit he was working in caved in at Konawaruk Backdam, Potaro, Region Eight and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has promised a full investigation.

Dead is Ramold Williams called ‘Fat Man’ of 58 Miles, Mabura Road. Williams has been a miner for more than one year.

The incident occurred around