Passengers rescued after GECOM vessel grounds & catches fire in Reg. 1

The Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard responded to a riverine incident on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 19:15hrs in the vicinity of Morawhanna, Region One. A vessel, later confirmed to be owned by the Guyana Elections Commission, ran aground along the riverbank while en route to Kumaka with nine passengers onboard. Preliminary reports indicate […]