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Former Mayaro MP Rushton Paray is urging the Government to take immediate action to protect beachgoers following the tragic death of teenager Gabriel Nelson, whose body was recovered two days after he went missing while bathing in Mayaro.
Speaking yesterday, Paray condemned “endless talk about committees and studies” and symbolic gestures like flag-raising on weekends, calling instead for real policy, proper funding, and a clear implementation plan. He suggested starting with one or two safe bathing zones this year and expanding the programme over time, stressing the importance of training lifeguards, evaluating performance, and building public confidence.
Paray extended his condolences to the family, friends, classmates, and teachers mourning Nelson. “No parent should ever have to live through that kind of grief,” he said. “What makes it harder is that this was not some rare tragedy. It is part of a pattern we have allowed to continue for far too long.”
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