TUESDAY 23rd May, 2023
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No.107090
Mahdia tragedy: President Ali declares three days of national mourning
–– 19 confirmed dead; 17 hospitalised
–– GFS determines fire was maliciously set –– Aircraft operators braved dangerous weather to evacuate badly burnt students
–– Families overcome with grief; hope the injured can recover quickly
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Adonijah Jerome
Loreen Evans
Bibi Jeffrey
Delicia Edwards
Sabrina John
Nicholeen Robinson
Andrea Roberts
Belnisa Evans
Martha Dandrade
Mary Dandrade
Natalie Bellarmine
President, Dr. Irfaan Ali (right), Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and National Security Adviser, Captain Gerry Gouveia (left) comfort a grieving mother
Tears flowed on Monday for the 19 children who perished in the fire at Mahdia (Office of the President photos)