CoI set to begin public hearings later this month

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Lloyd BlanchardJournalist at Guyana Times

September 3, 2026

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CoI set to begin public hearings later this month

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…as rules of procedure being finalised

The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) that was set up to probe the July 18 capsizing and sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements to commence public hearings in the coming weeks.

A statement on Wednesday said, “…the Commission is working assiduously to commence the Inquiry later this month.”

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