-in Atlantic Gardens

-by Kimberly Giddings

The owner of the Atlantic Gardens construction site today addressed the fatal building collapse that claimed one life and left several others injured.

According to the owner, Buddy Shivraj, he was at home at the time of the tragic incident when he heard the building crumble and collapse.

He opined that the construction workers were pouring cement but – too much in one area.

Shivraj noted that the workers were on the second floor prior to the collapse.

He told NCN News that 8 construction workers were on site at the time, seven who received injuries and 46-year-old Radish Domingo who succumbed.

Up to new time, he said four of the injured workers were released from the hospital. The businessman has since reached out to the families, offering his support.

On April 15, Radish Domingo of Mon Repos, died following the collapse of the two-storey building under construction.

His body was pulled from the rubble Tuesday evening and later taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination is pending as investigations continue.

The seven other workers who were injured in the incident are Jeremy Parker, Lezande Pompey, Enzo Hernandez, Juzdel Castillo, Satish Singh, Colin Latchman and

Nigel Chisholm.

Preliminary reports indicate the workers were completing roofing work after pouring cement when the structure suddenly collapsed.

While at the site, this newscast observed Occupational Safety and Health officers from the Labour Ministry, inspecting the remains of the collapsed building.

Labour Minister, Keoma Griffith confirmed that the Ministry is leading the probe and warned that any breaches of safety regulations will be addressed.

He also emphasised the importance of workplace safety, noting that the incident comes during Occupational Safety and Health Month, when awareness and compliance are heightened.