Lethem Mayor, Region Nine council in flag row

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The proposed flag of Region 9. The background is divided into equal parts of green, white and red which represent forest wealth, water resources and the zeal of the people respectively. While the crest features the Harpy Eagle in flight
The proposed flag of Region 9. The background is divided into equal parts of green, white and red which represent forest wealth, water resources and the zeal of the people respectively. While the crest features the Harpy Eagle in flight

An attempt by Lethem Mayor Carlton Beckles to hoist a proposed regional flag as part of Independence celebrations without the approval of the Regional Demo-cratic Council (RDC) of Region 9 has seen both parties calling in the police.

In a press statement, Beckles, who leads the APNU+AFC controlled Town Council said that he has called on the police force to investigate whether Vice Chair of the PPP/C-controlled RDC, Karl Singh broke any laws when he removed the proposed regional flag from a flag pole at Revolu-tionary Square, Lethem.