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A five-member international commission has launched a high-stakes investigation into the deadly sinking of the MV Barima, aiming to uncover criminal negligence and hold accountable those responsible for one of Guyana’s worst maritime disasters. The panel, chaired by retired judge Godfrey Phillip Smith and featuring experts from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Poland, is examining six critical areas: vessel seaworthiness, passenger and cargo operations, life-saving equipment, crew qualifications, emergency decision-making, and search-and-rescue efforts. With a two-month deadline and power to issue interim safety reports, the commission will hold public hearings across Guyana while safeguarding sensitive information. The 87-year-old ferry capsized off the coast en route to Port Kaituma, claiming lives and leaving many missing — prompting urgent calls for answers and systemic change.

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