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 to $16.9 billion to support sustainable development initiatives in Indigenous villages across Guyana.

This will pave the way for more social and infrastructure projects that will transform the lives of residents in over 240 villages. At the heart of this strategy is the guarantee that 15% of all carbon

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 to accelerate the search and recovery mission.

Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, the President said the government's immediate priority remains rescue and recovery, with the search area expanded both on the water and along the shoreline.

"We also have troops on the ground walking the coastline and

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,

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 to ensure survivors get the best care.

During an update from the perspective of his subject Ministry, Dr. Anthony explained that the Lima Regional Hospital has been the focal point of the medical emergency response.

“We activated a medical plan and at the Lima Regional Hospital, we were able to have a number of doctors

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 person detained is the Transport and Harbours Department (TH&D) superintendent responsible for loading operations at the Kingston wharf.

Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill disclosed on Wednesday that the superintendent was invited by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to exp