Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek has called for unity, reflection and community support as Guyana continues to mourn those who lost their lives in the MV Barima tragedy.



Speaking at the launch of this year’s Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations, which focus on Guyana’s development and Indigenous affairs, Browne-Shadeek said the observances take on added significance during times of national grief, stressing that the country could not mark the occasion without acknowledging the lives lost

The extradition proceedings involving the Mohameds are set to resume before the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, with the Attorney General saying there is now “no ambiguity” over the way forward following the latest rulings by the Court of Appeal and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

The Attorney General said the CCJ’s decision has effectively cleared the way for the Magistrates’ Court to continue the committal proceedings, while maintaining the restriction that the magistrate cannot make a final deci

-public hearings to start soon

-by Kimberly Giddings

The Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the MV Barima tragedy commenced preparatory work, with public hearings expected to begin shortly.



Speaking on his Issues in the News programme, Attorney General, Anil Nandlall said there is significant legal work to be done, including the replacement of legal documents, administering the estates of those who died, and ensuring the legal interests of their beneficiaries

Government has invested more than $41.7 billion in Amerindian villages and communities over the past five years, supporting infrastructure, agriculture, energy and community development.

President Irfaan Ali made the disclosure when he addressed at the opening of the Amerindian heritage cultural extravaganza.

“Over the last five years, we've invested more than $41.7 billion in your villages and your communities. In the Amerindian Development Fund, we've invested $21.7 billion. T

The Commission of Inquiry, appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the M/V “BARIMA”, the resulting tragic loss of lives and injuries to passengers, provides this update to the survivors, families and loved ones of the victims, those with particular interests and members of the public on the progress of its work.

Following their appointment on 30^th July 2026, the Commissioners immediately commenced preparatory work, necessary to progress the work on the very broad mandate g

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, acting pursuant to Section 2 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, Chapter 19:03, has established a Commission appointing and authorising a Chairman and four other Commissioners to inquire into the marine casualty involving the M/V “BARIMA” on the night of the 18^th July, 2026.

The Objectives of the Commission of Inquiry are as follows:

1. The Commission shall conduct a thorough, independent, impartial and comprehensive public inquiry into all circumst