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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…
Gov’t expands long-term psychosocial support for MV Barima survivors and grieving families
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud says the government has significantly expanded its psychosocial support services for survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and families awaiting…
President Ali calls for unity, pledges full probe into MV Barima tragedy
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called for national unity as Guyana mourns the MV Barima tragedy, assuring citizens that every available resource is being deployed in the ongoing search and…
“Our hearts go out to every person who is still in agony, waiting for their loved ones” – Human Services Minister
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched an extensive psychosocial response to support survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and families anxiously awaiting news of loved ones…
List of rescued passengers and crew members of MV Barima
Here is a list of the rescued passengers and crew members of MV Barima as of July 20, 2026:
Minister Edghill ‘outraged’ over MV Barima revelations
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said he is outraged by what he described as serious failures surrounding the MV Barima tragedy, particularly the discovery that several rescued passengers were…
Most MV Barima survivors treated & discharged; three remain under observation – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the vast majority of survivors rescued from the capsized MV Barima have received medical treatment and have either continued their journeys or returned home,…
