MV Barima COI advances preparations for public hearings – Shadick
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August 14, 2026
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The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements for the beginning of public hearings, with the public and media to be formally notified once the necessary procedures are completed.
Attorney Javid Shadick, Secretary to the Commission, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Thursday that the secretariat is currently addressing the legal and administrative requirements that will guide the proceedings.
“They’re working on checking the legal aspects,” Shadick said, explaining that the Commission is considering the various scenarios that may arise during the hearings.
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