The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Mahdia dormitory fire which claimed the lives of 20 children will hold its first sitting today at 2 pm at 95 Middle Street, Georgetown.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) published on August 15th, 2023 mandates the newly appointed commissioners to: (1) inquire and report on the events and circumstances leading up to and causes of the Mahdia dorm fire on the night of May 20th, 2023. (2) inquire into and report upon the actions taken to provide swift care, medical attention and other forms of support and aid to families of the injured and deceased victims and (3) make recommendations and observations as may be deemed fit which includes measures and actions that the commission may consider necessary to prevent recurrences of such tragedy.
