ATTORNEYS for Paria Fuel Trading Company requested time to seek instructions from its new board of directors as the company faces charges under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act stemming from the 2022 diving tragedy.

Lead attorney Gilbert Peterson, SC, told acting deputy Chief Magistrate Brian Dabideen that following the April 28 general election, it was appropriate to consult the new board before proceeding.

“We also have to take instructions on our side because your worship is aware of an event that took place last Monday and because it's a state entity, I think proper that I communicate with the new board,” Peterson said at the virtual hearing on May 5.