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Guyana Commission of Inquiry to Investigate MV Barima Tragedy

A commission of inquiry will investigate the capsizing of the MV Barima ferry that killed over 100 people in Guyana.

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The MV Barima, an 87-year-old state-owned passenger ferry, capsized off the coast of Guyana on July 18, resulting in Guyana's deadliest maritime disaster. [1] There were 73 confirmed deaths and 30 others missing and presumed dead following the capsizing of the MV Barima. [2] The Commission of Inquiry in Guyana has been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the M/V 'BARIMA' on July 18. [3] Authorities believe that 179 people, including the crew, were on board the MV Barima when it capsized, despite the official manifest indicating 116 passengers and 17 crew members. [4] President Irfaan Ali appointed a five-member Commission of Inquiry chaired by retired Justice Godfrey Philip Smith on July 30 to investigate the tragedy. [5] The Commission of Inquiry is likely to begin its work this month. [6]
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  1. The MV Barima, an 87-year-old state-owned passenger ferry, capsized off the coast of Guyana on July 18, resulting in Guyana's deadliest maritime disaster. · nationnews.com
  2. There were 73 confirmed deaths and 30 others missing and presumed dead following the capsizing of the MV Barima. · nationnews.com
  3. The Commission of Inquiry in Guyana has been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the M/V 'BARIMA' on July 18. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  4. Authorities believe that 179 people, including the crew, were on board the MV Barima when it capsized, despite the official manifest indicating 116 passengers and 17 crew members. · nationnews.com
  5. President Irfaan Ali appointed a five-member Commission of Inquiry chaired by retired Justice Godfrey Philip Smith on July 30 to investigate the tragedy. · nationnews.com
  6. The Commission of Inquiry is likely to begin its work this month. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
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