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    23rd Jul, 2026

MV Barima tragedy: Gov’t hosts Interfaith Prayer Service to honor the fallen

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, an

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    22nd Jul, 2026

ERC stands with grieving families in wake of MV Barima tragedy

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 hav

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    22nd Jul, 2026

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 to ensure survivors get the best care.

During an update from the perspec

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    22nd Jul, 2026

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 person detained is the Transport and Harbo

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    22nd Jul, 2026

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 to $16.9 billion to support sustainable development in

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    22nd Jul, 2026

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 to accelerate the search and recovery mission.

Speaking dur

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    22nd Jul, 2026

GAWL calls for unity after MV Barima Tragedy

The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) expresses its deepest sorrow at the tragic event of July 18, 2026 involving the MV Barima ferry. We join with our fellow citizens in mourning the lives lost and stand in

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MV Barima victims Bibi Mohamed and Ravindra Singh laid to rest

News
  23rd Jul, 2026

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Hon. Deodat Indar, moments ago joined the family, relatives, and friends of Ravindra Singh and Bibi Mohamed, who tragically lost their lives in the MV Barima incident.

During the funeral at Zeelugt, Region 3, the Minister offered heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the profound grief that the nation is experiencing due to this tragedy.

He reaffirmed the Government of Guyana’s support for the aff

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Minister Manickchand Visits Region Three Families Affected by the MV Barima Tragedy

News
  23rd Jul, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, visited the grieving families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, in Region Three, offering condolences and support during a time of unimaginable loss.

The Minister visited the families of 12-year-old Viviana Sadruddin, a student of Parika Salem Secondary School, 9-year-old Akeila Rodrigues, and 8-year-old Robina Hernandez, whose lives were tragically lost in the incident. She also visited the family of 2-year-old Vince Wong, who re

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73 bodies recovered; 30 people unaccounted for after MV Barima tragedy

News
  24th Jul, 2026

The Government says efforts to identify victims and return them to their families remain a key priority as recovery operations continue following the MV Barima tragedy, with 30 people still unaccounted for.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announced on Friday that the total number of bodies recovered has risen to 73.

Of those, 69 have been positively identified.

The Prime Minister said 63 bodies have already been released to their families, while arrangements continue to transport vic

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Gov’t says support for grieving families remains central to MV Barima response

News
  24th Jul, 2026

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips says respecting the wishes of grieving families remains at the heart of government’s response to the MV Barima tragedy.

During Friday’s media briefing, the Prime Minister explained that authorities have been working closely with relatives since the disaster to identify both survivors and the deceased while ensuring funeral arrangements honour each family’s religious and cultural traditions.

“From the inception, we said we were working with the families to

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Expression of Condolences on the MV Barima Tragedy

News
  24th Jul, 2026

The Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, the Clerk of the National Assembly, and the Staff of the Parliament Office extend their deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who tragically lost their lives in the MV Barima incident.

This heartbreaking tragedy has brought profound sorrow to our nation. At this time of extreme grief, we join all Guyanese in mourning the lives that have been lost and in expressing our support to the bereaved families, comm

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A nation united to pay homage to MV Barima victims- Pres. Ali

News
  23rd Jul, 2026

As Guyana observes three days of national mourning following the MV Barima tragedy, vigils were held across the country to honour the victims.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali acknowledged all those who came together to remember those who lost their lives and those who remain missing following the MV Barima tragedy.

“Across Guyana, communities came together in candlelit vigils, united in grief, prayer, and solidarity, honouring the victims while offering strength and support to their families, as well as the

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