President Ali meets MV Barima survivors, grieving families as search continues

What this source establishes

The first DPI release placing President Ali in Port Kaituma, on the Monday morning. It quotes him committing to deploy 'every available resource' and states that investigations into the circumstances were already progressing on 20 July, five days before the Commission of Inquiry was announced. It names the coordinating bodies, MRCC, GDF Coast Guard and Guyana Police Force, and gives no account of cause, load or certification.

Official statement recorded in this source

The head of state assured families that every available resource will continue to be deployed as the search continues.

Key claims

• President Ali travelled to Region One in Port Kaituma early Monday morning to meet survivors and affected families.
• Government is working in close coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), the GDF Coast Guard, the Guyana Police Force and other response agencies.
• Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy are progressing, with authorities expected to provide further updates as information is confirmed.

Quotations

• “The head of state assured families that every available resource will continue to be deployed as the search continues.”— Department of Public Information, paraphrasing President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali

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