President David Granger on today received the final report from the Lindo Creek Commission of Inquiry. The report, calls for several officials of the former People’s Progressive Party government to be questioned in a fresh probe into the 2008 massacre.
While the Commission has recommended compensation for the family members of the eight miners who were killed, Commission Chair Justice Donald Trotman told reporters that several officials who were not interviewed during the COI should be interviewed in a new round of investigation.
Those persons include former President Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee along with key members of the discipline services who were linked to the initial investigation.
The report did not find anyone responsible for the murders, but Justice Trotman said it is important to question the officials to garner explanations in relation to their conduct and actions or their non-actions during the material times of 2008 and following.
Both Jagdeo and Rohee were invited to testify during the COI but they refused, saying they would not be part of the government’s political charade.
The Commissioner Chair handed over the report to President David Granger at State House this midday and explained that the basis for recommending compensation is to offset the suffering of families who have faced financial setbacks from the deaths of the eight miners.
These recommendations for further questioning of public officials and compensation for family members comes months after public hearings where scores of persons volunteered information with hopes of getting to the truth of who was responsible for the deaths.
The Report has also recommended that there be a reopening of some aspects of the initial investigation into the murder of the eight men so that “proper measures” will be taken, Justice Trotman said.
President David Granger accepted the report and indicated that his government is determined to ensure that the truth of the troubles are revealed.
“We will spare no effort to expose the intellectual authors” he added.
Some believe the murders were committed by the Fine Man gang while others have claimed that the joint services were responsible.
Those murdered and then burnts were Dax Arokium, his brother Cedric and workers- Compton Speirs, Horace Drakes, Clifton Wong, Lancelot Lee, Bonny Harry and Nigel Torres.
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