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Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul is slamming the government’s slow, tender-based approach to salvaging the sunken MV Barima, warning it risks destroying vital evidence and delays closure for grieving families. With salvage not expected to begin until late August or early September, Mahipaul argues Guyana’s procurement laws allow emergency sole-sourcing — especially in public interest cases like this — and questions why the government hesitates now. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed even called for the Public Works Minister to resign, claiming he offered free salvage while the government opted for a bureaucratic process. Commentator Ralph Ramkarran added that this isn’t just an administrative task but a moral imperative — modern tech makes recovery feasible, and human dignity must outweigh financial or engineering concerns. With mounting public pressure, Mahipaul demands immediate action using emergency powers, insisting the people, families, and victims deserve answers, closure, and respect — how the government responds will be remembered.

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