Barima Inquiry Faces Political Scrutiny | Guyana News

President Irfaan Ali has launched a high-profile five-member Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima capsizing tragedy, which claimed at least 73 lives and left 30 missing. Chaired by Belizean Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith and featuring global maritime experts, the commission will probe every angle—from vessel safety and cargo handling to crew training and rescue failures. Yet, opposition parties are furious, accusing the president of bypassing them and raising alarms over transparency, citing past non-public reports. They’re demanding live-streamed proceedings and parliamentary oversight, insisting international experts be included to ensure credibility—and warning that without genuine independence, public trust in the investigation will crumble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8f337e572e83a7d