MV Barima Commission of Inquiry members sworn in; Media not invited to ceremony

What this source establishes

Four commissioners took the oath in person at State House; Chairman Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith was administered the oath virtually by Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. "The ceremony was not open to media but was streamed on the President's social media pages." — this is the only account explaining how the event was made public. Ali described the commissioners as "persons of exceptional professional standing" and said the nation deserves "a full, fair and impartial account of what occurred, why it occurred."

Key claims

• Four commissioners took the oath in person at State House; Chairman Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith was administered the oath virtually by Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman.
• [SINGLE SOURCE] "The ceremony was not open to media but was streamed on the President's social media pages." — this is the only account explaining how the event was made public.
• Ali described the commissioners as "persons of exceptional professional standing" and said the nation deserves "a full, fair and impartial account of what occurred, why it occurred."
• "The Opposition welcomed the Commission but raised concerns about lack of consultation regarding commissioner selection and terms of reference, plus potential conflicts of interest."
• Mandate listed as establishing facts, examining causes, evaluating legal compliance, assessing search and rescue, identifying shortcomings, recommending maritime safety reforms.
• "Over 70 people died, 30 remain missing, and 76 were rescued. The vessel's captain and two others were charged with 72 counts of murder."
• No gazetting notice, secretary, deadline, budget or submission process is reported.

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