Residents of Olive Lodge Road, St. James are again calling for the removal of a Digicel cell tower from the area after government confirmed that no permission was given for its erection.
Addressing scores of people at a community meeting yesterday evening, resident Dr. Jennifer Alleyne noted that regulations were not followed, adding that the majority of the residents signed a petition to Digicel asking for the tower to be removed.
She said she will be seeking permission from the police Commissioner to protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office until the matter is resolved.
Resident and Member of the Executive Committee for Olive Lodge Road, St. James, Dr. Jennifer Alleyne
Meantime Opposition Leader, Ralph Thorne who was also present at the meeting, applauded the community effort and supports the call for the tower to be removed.
He criticized the manner in which the tower was erected without any consultation with the residents.
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne
When contacted Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Barbados limited, Natalie Abrahams, told Starcom Network News the company is actively engaged in working with regulators, the planning department and the other telecommunications provider to find a solution to the issue.
