Guyanese press2026-09-02
COI into the capsizing of the MV Barima; General Notice to the Public
Department of Public Information
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The Commission publishes its formal public notice, mandate and invitation for evidence. It cites section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, directs the inquiry to examine causes and failures, permits reference to internationally recognised casualty-investigation principles, and states its remit extends to accountability and institutional reform.
Key claims
- The notice identifies the statutory basis as section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, Cap. 19:03.
- It invites relevant information and recommendations from the public and organisations.
- The Commission may summon witnesses and require documents.
- The remit expressly includes public accountability, institutional performance and reform.
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