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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…
Teams of doctors & grief counsellors to continue working with MV Barima Survivors, families
Following the MV Barima tragedy, medical staff continue to be at the center of the emergency response, with Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony confirming that every effort is being made…
Third person arrested as police deepen MV Barima Tragedy investigation
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the investigation into the MV Barima tragedy, as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Guyana’s deadliest maritime disaster. The latest…
Amerindian communities to receive $2.5B in LCDS funding in 2026
Amerindian communities will receive an additional $2.5 billion in funding this year through the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, bringing the total amount of money disbursed under the programme…
MV Barima recovery operation intensifies
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says authorities have intensified recovery efforts at the MV Barima wreck site, with a complex technical operation now underway to reposition and eventually lift the vessel…
GAWL calls for unity after MV Barima Tragedy
Guyana mourns today as a united nation. The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) expresses its deepest sorrow at the tragic event of July 18, 2026 involving the MV Barima…
No additional arrests made in MV Barima investigation
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,…
