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The MV Barima disaster exposed a catastrophic failure in oversight, with over fifty confirmed dead and sixty-nine rescued—but no one can say for sure who’s missing. The passenger manifest was wildly inaccurate, listing only 32 of the rescued, sparking immediate questions about accountability. The Public Works Minister’s early defense of the boat’s capacity collapsed when he admitted the manifest didn’t match reality, revealing a system built on blind trust. Instead of leading the investigation, he defended a broken regulatory framework. While the boat’s management was sent home, the real failures lie higher up—with the Ministry of Public Works and Maritime Administration, whose duties include inspections, compliance, and safety. Survivors describe chaos, including crew drinking, and raise alarms about the vessel’s age and maintenance. Families remain in agony, trapped by incomplete records. This isn’t just about one boat—it’s a national reckoning demanding accountability at every level, not just scapegoats.

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