The Cabinet held intense discussions on the repair of community roads and drains. The recent rains have impacted many of the country’s roadways. In order to address the conditions, the Ministry of Works has agreed to focus on community roads that are most in need of repairs. Drains will also be constructed to ensure that water does not settle on the roads, since accumulated pockets of water can lead to erosion of the surfaces of the roads. The Cabinet urges drivers to exercise great care in order to diminish the likelihood of accidents, and harm to passengers and other drivers.
1.ii. It was reported that the newly-built fence on the Factory Road, demarcating the northern border of the intended new Tomlinson’s Cemetery, was partially destroyed by a speeding driver whose car crashed through the steel and broke apart the cement foundation.