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

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

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

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

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

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