The Minister of Education Dr Michael Dowlath, through a statement from the Ministry, has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the recent shooting incident which left 17-year-old Zwade Alleyne, a form five student of Arima North Secondary School, hospitalised in critical condition.

“This act of violence against one of our nation’s youth is deeply troubling and wholly unacceptable. Our thoughts and prayers are with Zwade and his family during this extremely difficult time,” Dowlath said.

According to reports, on May 10, Alleyne was liming with friends just a few metres away from his home at Building 12, East Maloney Gardens, when gunmen opened fire on the group.