CHAGUARAMAS, November 12, 2026 — In an emotional moment outside the Coast Guard Headquarters at Staubles Bay this afternoon, Elizabeth Ahyee, mother of Anil Ahyee, expressed gratitude after her son’s body became the first reported recovery following Sunday’s tragic boating collision.
Anil’s body was recovered near Cannings Point, four days after he was thrown into the waters off Chaguaramas.
In a moving 36-second interview with Express senior journalist Gyasi Gonzales, the grieving mother thanked Trinidad and Tobago for its overwhelming support.
“As a parent, I wanted closure,” she said, expressing relief that her son’s body had been found.
Despite her own heartbreak, Ahyee offered prayers for the families still awaiting news of their missing loved ones, hoping they too would receive closure.
Her message to the nation was simple but powerful: “Be strong.” She thanked Trinidad and Tobago for all the support and prayers.
The five persons initially confirmed missing were: Kieyanna Seechan, 17 Amiyr Ali, 18 Anil Ahyee, 38 Titus Augustine, 25 Lorenzo Oliver, 35
Authorities have also been investigating information suggesting that a sixth person may have been aboard the vessel and remains unaccounted for.
For one grieving mother, the uncertainty has ended. For the other families, the painful wait continues.