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Victim of MV Barima tragedy laid to rest

By Staff Editor Fri, July 24 2026, 2:03 AM GMT-4

Clairmonte King (Ministry of Human Services photo)

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, yesterday joined family, friends and fellow mourners at the homegoing service for Clairmonte King, 60, who died in Saturday’s MV Barima tragedy.

The service was held at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, a release from the Ministry said that King’s life was honoured with heartfelt tributes as loved ones gathered to celebrate his memory and mourn his tragic passing.

Joining her Cabinet colleagues, Persaud extended her deepest condolences to the grieving family, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to standing with them during this difficult time and providing continued support as they navigate their loss.

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