Former President of the Republic Paula Mae Weekes says racial abuse is rampant on local social media.

She finds it frightening.

Ms. Weekes says when her term began she took an interest in social media.

In an interview with Garth St. Clair of Eye On Dependency the former President said she was shocked by what she saw.

Ms. Weekes said it is dangerous for the country.

She told Mr. St. Clair it is frightening.

Last week Monday her Excellency Christine Kangaloo was sworn in as the successor of Ms. Weekes.