President Dr. Irfaan Ali says he will announce the names of a five-member international and independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the MV Barima tragedy on Sunday, July 26. The Commission is set to examine all aspects of the incident, including the circumstances that lead to the vessel capsizing, the emergency response, and any failures that may have contributed to the disaster.
The announcement follows an earlier commitment to form a COI after the July 18 capsizing of the MV Barima. According to reporting, the disaster has resulted in the deaths of 73 people, while 30 others are still unaccounted for.
Both outlets describe the COI as high-level and made up of international experts, and they link the planned announcement to the government’s intent to conduct a comprehensive review of the tragedy. The sources do not provide the names of the commissioners or further details on the Commission’s timeline or specific investigative powers beyond the scope described. The President’s upcoming announcement is presented as the next formal step in establishing the inquiry.
