ERC visits Region 2 to support grieving families of MV Barima tragedy

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has deployed a team of Commissioners and staff to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to provide support to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, as the country observes a period of national mourning.
Led by Chairman Shaikh Moeenul Hack, the delegation visited locations where the bodies of those who lost their lives are being received, including the Charity River Dam, Suddie Hospital and the Suddie Funeral Parlour.
In a release on Wednesday evening, the ERC said that the team met with grieving relatives, offering words of comfort, emotional support and counselling while listening to their concerns.

Among those on the visit were Commissioners Revd Rodwell Porter, Ashton Simon, Chandrowtie Sarran, Neaz Suban and Deon Dick (Ras Khafra), accompanied by ERC staff.
Chairman Hack said the Commission›s presence was intended to reassure affected families that they were not facing their loss alone.
At moments such as these, our shared humanity must guide us. The Commission stands in solidarity with every family affected, and we remain committed to providing whatever support we can as our nation mourns together,» he stated.
During the visit, the ERC delegation also met with President Dr Irfaan Ali to express the Commission’s support during the national tragedy. The team was also briefed by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on the ongoing response and assistance being provided to affected families.
The ERC also commended emergency responders, healthcare workers, volunteers and others involved in the response efforts, while encouraging citizens to continue supporting one another with empathy and compassion as the nation mourns the victims of the MV Barima tragedy.