Earlier this evening, the government hosted the Interfaith National Prayer Service at the Kingston Seawall, to honor the lives lost in the devastating MV Barima Tragedy, which occurred on July 18.

Ministers of government, members of the diplomatic corps, and other senior officials were present at the event, which also featured a spoken word performance giving thanks for those who survived.

Prime Minister, retired Brigadier Mark Phillips, also expressed thanks for all those who contributed to the searc

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), led by its Chairman Shaikh Moeenul Hack, deployed a team of Commissioners and staff to Region Two, where the bodies of those who lost their lives in the MV Barima Tragedy are being received and where grieving families have gathered. The visit forms part of the Commission's commitment to stand alongside those affected during this period of national mourning.

The ERC delegation, comprised of Commissioners Rev. Rodwell Porter, Mr. Ashton Simon, Mrs. Chandrowtie Sarran,

The Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, the Clerk of the National Assembly, and the Staff of the Parliament Office extend their deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who tragically lost their lives in the MV Barima incident.

This heartbreaking tragedy has brought profound sorrow to our nation. At this time of extreme grief, we join all Guyanese in mourning the lives that have been lost and in expressing our support to the bereaved families, comm

As Guyana observes three days of national mourning following the MV Barima tragedy, vigils were held across the country to honour the victims.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali acknowledged all those who came together to remember those who lost their lives and those who remain missing following the MV Barima tragedy.

“Across Guyana, communities came together in candlelit vigils, united in grief, prayer, and solidarity, honouring the victims while offering strength and support to their families, as well as the

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Hon. Deodat Indar, moments ago joined the family, relatives, and friends of Ravindra Singh and Bibi Mohamed, who tragically lost their lives in the MV Barima incident.

During the funeral at Zeelugt, Region 3, the Minister offered heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the profound grief that the nation is experiencing due to this tragedy.

He reaffirmed the Government of Guyana’s support for the aff

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, visited the grieving families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, in Region Three, offering condolences and support during a time of unimaginable loss.

The Minister visited the families of 12-year-old Viviana Sadruddin, a student of Parika Salem Secondary School, 9-year-old Akeila Rodrigues, and 8-year-old Robina Hernandez, whose lives were tragically lost in the incident. She also visited the family of 2-year-old Vince Wong, who re