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Government concludes MV Barima search and recovery operations

The Government of Guyana has confirmed that it has concluded the search and recovery operations in the MV Barima tragedy, while the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre remains operational. The move comes two weeks after the tragic sinking of the MV Barima ferry during its journey from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The ferry was eight hours […]

Hydromet warns of possible heat strokes, dehydration and water shortage during prolonged dry spells

The Guyana Hydrometeorological Service is advising the public to prepare for the strengthening of El Niño conditions as the country transitions out of the rainy season and into a period expected to bring hotter-than-normal conditions and an increase in hot spells from August all the way to October, 2026. According to Hydromet’s latest Seasonal Outlook, […]

Rodrigues-Birkett highlights need to bridge global divide in session with Latin American states

In a Regional Dialogue on the future leadership of the United Nations convened by Uruguay in its capacity as currently holding the Presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and candidate for the UN Secretary General position, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett said bridging the global divide […]

Local Manufacturers flag Government’s move to compete in bottled water industry through GWI

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has called on the Government to review its plan to establish a state-owned bottled water plant, saying that the Government’s participation in the sector can undermine private investment and discourage businesses. Last week, the Government used its majority in the National Assembly to approve $496.3 million for a […]

Opposition parties protest at VP’s Linden outreach and vow to continue wherever Government officials go

The Joint Opposition parties staged a loud protest at the Watooka Guest House in Linden today as  Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, was hosting a Government outreach. The protesters are demanding a full and thorough investigation into the MV Barima tragedy and the resignations of the two subject Ministers.  The Opposition parties said the Government is […]

MV Barima ferry “murder” case to continue in September

The Captain, Crew member and the Goods Superintendent who are facing 72 murder charges in relation to the deaths in the MV Barima ferry tragedy were further remanded today when they appeared virtually before the Charity Magistrates’ Court in Essequibo. According to one of the Attorneys, Eden Corbin, the Prosecution made partial disclosures with evidence […]

Police Force warns over fake traffic ticket message scam

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a warning to members of the public about a traffic ticket scam that is currently circulating, involving fake text messages purporting to be official traffic fine notices issued by the GPF. Scores of persons have complained about receiving the fake messages via text messages to their phones and […]

MV Barima Commission of Inquiry to determine whether negligence, misconduct and institutional failure caused ferry tragedy

The Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide the Commission of Inquiry into the deadly MV Barima tragedy has been released in the official gazette. The move comes days the five-member Commission was sworn in to investigate the ferry tragedy. Among other things, the Commission is mandated to conduct a through, independent, impartial and comprehensive public […]