MV Barima CoI: Justice Smith discloses US visa revocation, to continue leading inquiry
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November 11, 2026
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…after Pres Ali declines resignation offer
The United States Government has revoked the visa of Belizean Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith, who is serving as Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the sinking of the MV Barima, but President Dr Irfaan Ali has declined his offer to step down from the position.
Justice Smith made the disclosure on Tuesday ahead of the reconvening of the inquiry, telling reporters that he was informed of the decision through an email from the US State Department. He said no reason was provided for the revocation.
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