Paria diving tragedy survivor, 2 divers’ families get $1M ex-gratia payout
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January 23, 2026
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The lone survivor of the 2022 Paria diving tragedy, Christopher Boodram, has expressed gratitude not only for the ex-gratia payment made by the Government yesterday, but also for the support extended to his family and the families of the other divers throughout the ordeal.
Speaking with Guardian Media, Boodram said he was informed yesterday morning to collect the cheque.
When asked how he intended to use the money, the commercial diver laughed and declined to comment.
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