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Jun 12, 2012 News
The koker attendant and the foreman, who were responsible for the koker at Kingston, have been sent on leave to facilitate an investigation. The two men were on duty at the koker on Thursday last when they both reportedly were drunk, leaving the koker door open. This resulted in flooding in the Kingston area.
According to Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green, he was informed yesterday that the men were sent on leave immediately after the incident. As it relates to the allegation of the men being drunk, Green said he was so informed but that there may be some difficulty of proving that the men were indeed drunk.
Nevertheless, he said, an investigation has been launched. The Mayor said once it is found that the men erred while carrying out their duty condign action will be taken against them both. Also the Union representing the men has been informed about the investigation.
On Thursday morning last residents of Kingston woke up to water in their homes in some cases; while others were greeted with flood water in their yards. Most of the streets in Kingston were flooded as were the bottom flats of several government buildings.
Works Minister Robeson Benn had reported that his Ministry suffered severe damages including water soaked documents, damages to air conditioning units and some computers.
Further, residents in the area also suffered damages.
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