A Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the capsizing and sinking of the MV Barima begins formal sittings in October. The commission’s secretary, attorney Javed Shadick, announces that the process moves from initial preparations to scheduled hearings following a press briefing.
Multiple outlets report that the first sitting is set for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Guyana Chronicle and INews Guyana say the hearing takes place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. INews Guyana adds that the commission expects more than 100 witnesses to testify as investigators seek to determine what led to the disaster, which occurred on July 18, 2025. Kaieteur News similarly describes the commencement of proceedings but focuses on the formal rollout announcement and media briefing timing.
While the reports share the same core details about the COI’s start and purpose, they differ slightly on emphasis—some highlight the formal opening and briefing arrangements, while others specify the venue and the anticipated scale of witness testimony.
