Lone surviving LMCS diver Christopher Boodram along with relatives of the four deceased divers in the Paria diving tragedy left Whitehall disappointed after meeting with Prime Minister Keith Rowley today. Boodram said Rowley did not tell them anything they had not heard before. Others felt the meeting was two years too late.
The families asked Rowley why the Paria board was still employed. Rowley said it was not Paria’s executives' fault, and reminded them the issue of compensation was still going through the litigation process. Relatives said they would not stop until Paria answers all of their questions surrounding the tragedy.
In a statement by the Office of the Prime Minister, PM Rowley reportedly told the family that while he cannot interfere in the investigation, he has made it clear to Paria that he wants it concluded quickly and fairly. He urged the families to similarly advise their lawyers that every attempt should be made to conclude the matter quickly and fairly, and in particular, the families should urge LMCS to collaborate with Paria to arrive at a joint without prejudice proposal that is reasonable.