Ali, Seeram And The Accountability Questions | In The Ring

On this October 12 edition of In The Ring, Sherod Duncan examines President Irfaan Ali’s reported refusal to comment on Daniel Seeram’s government role and raises questions about accountability. He also discusses proposed preferential lending for farmers and the agricultural planning discussions emerging from the inaugural Farmers’ Conference. The programme follows the MV Barima Commission of Inquiry’s visit to Kumaka, featuring a survivor’s account and community questions about assistance, the inquiry’s timetable and recovery of the vessel. Duncan examines support for affected families and their access to the process, ahead of the formal hearings. Also featured: Duncan and Leroy Smith speaking outside SOCU about the Karimbaksh leave controversy and the allegations under investigation. The broadcast closes with discussion of uranium exploration appeals, reported hospital contract terminations, electricity outages and water shortages. Watch the full programme, subscribe to Credible Sources, share it and join the conversation. Allegations and speakers’ commentary remain attributed, rather than findings of guilt or of the inquiry.