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The government has confirmed that no additional arrests have been made in connection with the MV Barima tragedy. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Tuesday said the captain and…
Four refrigerated containers added to support MV Barima recovery effort
Government has significantly expanded its temporary morgue capacity in Region Two as recovery efforts continue following the MV Barima tragedy, with four refrigerated containers now deployed to support the identification…
MV Barima Tragedy: 53 bodies recovered, 76 survivors confirmed
-as operation moves into recovery phase Prime Minister, retired Brigadier Mark Phillips, has confirmed that 53 bodies have been recovered following the MV Barima tragedy, while the number of rescued…
Government says there is no evidence that MV Barima was overloaded
The Government says there is no evidence at this stage to conclude that the MV Barima was overloaded at the time of the tragedy. Responding to questions from the media,…
PM condemns exploitation of MV Barima tragedy
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has condemned what he described as attempts to exploit the MV Barima tragedy for political attention and social media engagement, urging the public to…
Gov’t facilitates travel for 35 Region One relatives
-To assist with MV Barima victim identification President Dr. Irfaan Ali has approved the transportation of 35 relatives from Region One to assist authorities with the identification of victims recovered…
Guyana declares three days of national mourning for MV Barima victims
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has declared three days of National Mourning in honour of the victims of the MV Barima tragedy. The period of mourning will be observed from Wednesday,…
41 bodies recovered, 77 rescued as MV Barima search expands to Waini Point
The search and recovery operation following the MV Barima tragedy intensified on Tuesday, with authorities confirming that 41 bodies have now been recovered while 77 people have been rescued. The…
Gov’t will stand with families affected by MV Barima tragedy – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, assuring that no effort is being spared in the ongoing…
Jagdeo urges new focus on job creation in hinterland communities
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday called for a fundamental shift in the development of Guyana’s hinterland communities, urging Toshaos from across the country to prioritise sustainable economic ventures…