President Irfaan Ali has announced three days of National Mourning in honour of the victims of the deadly MV Barima ferry tragedy.  

According to the Proclamation, which has been gazette, the country will honour the the lives that were lost and to stand with the families and offer comfort to the survivors in this time of deep national sadness.

During the period of national mourning, all national flags of Guyana will be flown at half-mast on Government buildings, public institutions and other appropriate locations throughout the country.

Wednesday has been declared as a National Day of Prayer.

According to the Proclamation, Guyanese of all faiths and communities are called upon to unite in prayer, reflection and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy.

A National Day of Prayer and Remembrance will be held at the Kingston Seawall.

On Thursday, a Night of Reflection and Prayer will be held in Port Kaituma and on Friday a night of prayer and reflection will take place in Mabaruma.

The President said he is encouraging the religious community—including churches, mosques and temples and all places of worship together with civil organisations and citizens throughout Guyana to host candlelight gatherings during this period of national mourning as symbols of remembrance and unity.

Related posts:

Opposition to stay away from National Flag Raising Ceremony in Linden over non-inclusion of Regional and Municipal officials -Norton Monday is National Day of Mourning for Guyanese fishermen murdered in Suriname Ecuador declares national mourning as quake death toll rises to 646 Guyana joins world in mourning Nelson Mandela