Golding urges calm in West Kingston

PRIME MINISTER and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Bruce Golding, has called on his constituents to remain calm.

In a statement last evening, Golding advised his constituents to continue to go about their legitimate business despite the tension that exists.

He said the residents of West Kingston should allow the courts to deal with the extradition procedure for alleged drug lord Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.

The prime minister said he was concerned about the roadblocks that had been mounted in sections of the constituency. "I have been assured that the security forces are determined to carry out their duties in a professional manner in order to prevent any recurrence of the terrible atrocities that occurred in 2001," Golding said.

He urged his constituents to cooperate with the security forces in the lawful execution of their duties.

Golding sought to assure the country that despite the tense atmosphere that prevailed, commercial and social activities in West Kingston remained normal and people continued to go about their normal business.

According to Golding, schools were fully functional, Coronation Market and the rest of the market district were doing brisk business and persons who travelled to work or did business in the area continued to do so.