A CANDLELIGHT vigil in memory of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was held on a solemn note, as relatives, friends, teachers, pupils and parents of Bath Primary School joined members of the wider Region Five community to mourn his tragic death.

The vigil began at the Bath Primary School compound before proceeding to the Bath Community Centre Ground, led by Minister of Education Sonia Parag and Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud.

The atmosphere was filled with grief and sadness as those gathered paid tribute to the young boy whose death has left the community in mourning.

Orlando was found in a canal at Bath, West Coast Berbice, on Tuesday, October 20. He is expected to be laid to rest on Friday, October 23.

Also joining mourners were Region Five Regional Chairman Recardo Phillips, Regional Executive Officer Mary Samaroo and other officials. (NCN)