Minister of Youth Affairs within the Ministry of the Presidency, Simona Broomes yesterday morning visited the parents of seven-year-old Ciara Benjamin who died in an accident on Saturday on the Agricola public road.
A release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the Minister offered condolences on behalf of President David Granger and the government. “Just as we celebrate with our people, we also grieve with them,” she stated. “It is a hard situation,” she said about the death of little Ciara.
Ciara died when she was struck by a sand truck as she attempted to cross the road.
During her visit with the child’s parents Orlando Benjamin and Chrisann Thegg, in South Ruimveldt, Broomes offered words of encouragement to the family and also assured that the government stood ready to assist with expenses.
“I have spoken with Minister Amna Ally (Minister of Social Protection) about government taking care of the expenses.” … “It’s a hard situation, it’s a life, an innocent baby lost,” Minister Broomes said.
She added “We cannot replace a life, but we are here for this young family.”
