Two men have drowned during the long holiday weekend.

The first victim drowned at a beach in Toco and the other yesterday at, Salybia Bay.

He has been identified as Roland D. Ramkissoon.

It is reported Mr. Ramkissoon was about 50 feet from the shore, when he got into difficulty.

Efforts were made to save Mr. Ramkissoon but without success.

President of the lifeguards association, Carl Hernandez has expressed his condolences to the families of the men.

Mr Hernandez said, yesterday there have been eight drowning, at public beaches so far this year.

He lamented the national security ministry has failed to meet its obligations, and its responsibilities to the lifeguards and the public.