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The Government of Guyana is turning to the family members of those who perished in the MV Barima ferry tragedy to assist in its final decision on whether or not to salvage the sunken ferry, which remains on the ocean bed offshore Essequibo. With the divers who were supporting the search and recovery operations suspending […]
Amid widespread public criticism, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Senior Counsel Shalimar Ali-Hack, this afternoon defended her position to institute murder charges against the two crew members and the Goods Superintendent of the ill-fated MV Barima vessel which claimed the lives of over 70 persons, with dozens more still missing. In a statement this afternoon, […]
The Government of Guyana has tabled the revised Gaming Authority Bill, as it moves to tighten regulations and reform taxation to curb the rise of gambling activities. The legislation seeks to tighten the regulation of gaming activities through betting shops and mobile applications. In recent years, the Government has been pointing to the negative effects […]
The MV Barima tragedy has left Guyana in deep mourning with families losing their loved ones, and survivors trying to come to grip with their new realities. In an interview on the Sources talk show, Trauma Specialist and Grief Counselor, Marva Langevine explained that the country is witnessing both direct and indirect trauma. Survivors and […]
The Guyana Police Force this morning filed 72 murder charges against the rescued Captain and a crew member from the MV Barima ferry tragedy, along with the Loading Superintendent from the Transport and Harbours Department. The three men, 40-year-old Kevin Price, 42-year-old Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and 33-year-old Delon Granderson appeared in Court this morning and […]
With the conditions at the site of the sunken ferry proving to be difficult and extremely hazardous, the Government has taken a decision not to salvage the MV Barima wreckage at this time, according to the Prime Minister Mark Phillips. On the sidelines of Monday’s sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Phillips said the […]
As Opposition Members continue with their call for the removal of the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, and Public Utilities Minister Minister Deodat Indar, over the ferry tragedy, Prime Minister Mark Phillips informed the House on Monday that one of the persons who was rescued following the sinking of MV Barima, has since died. […]
Of the bodies recovered from the MV Barima ferry tragedy, five persons remain unidentified, and the Ministry of Health is seeking the public’s assistance. In a statement this afternoon, the Ministry of Health explained that five (5) unidentified bodies recovered following the tragic sinking of the MV Barima remain at the Suddie Mortuary. The unidentified […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has given notice that it intends to hand down the its ruling in the appeal filed by US-sanctioned Guyanese businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed on Wednesday afternoon. The two are facing an extradition hearing before the Magistrates’ Court in Guyana. The CCJ was asked to decide whether the […]
Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement and Opposition Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton, today said the Government wants to carry on with “business as usual” even in wake of the deadly MV Barima ferry tragedy. During the Opposition’s protest for more than five hours inside the Assembly during today’s sitting, MP Walton said one minute […]
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