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No new rescues, figure updated to 77 after more info verification
21 July 2026Following the release of updated statistics confirming that 77 persons have been rescued from the MV Barima, which capsi...
Update: 41 bodies recovered; 77 persons rescued
21 July 2026See full statement from the Government of Guyana: Search and Rescue/Recovery operations remain ongoing, with 16 vessels ...
3 days of national mourning declared following MV Barima tragedy
21 July 2026President Dr Irfaan Ali has proclaimed Wednesday, July 22, through Friday, July 24, 2026 as Three Days of National Mou...
“Very traumatising” – hero fisherman recounts race to save survivors
21 July 2026Haresh Singh, along with his crew, that helped rescue 11 persons who were onboard MV Barima which capsized Local fisherm...
Dartmouth man fatally electrocuted; 2 children injured
21 July 2026See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating a fatal incident which occurred on Monday July...
5 Chinese nationals arrested for overstaying time in Guyana
21 July 2026See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform the public that five Chinese n...
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons name overseas players for Republic Bank CPL 2026
21 July 2026The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have today announced their overseas contingent ahead of the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbe...
Consequences for those sharing misleading content on MV Barima tragedy – MoHA
21 July 2026Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond See full statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs: The Ministry of Home Affa...
PM vows tougher enforcement of maritime regulations
20 July 2026After investigators uncovered several discrepancies and alleged illegalities that likely contributed to the sinking of t...
Pres. Ali vows full, thorough & independent probe in MV Barima tragedy; pledges full s...
20 July 2026See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: Our nation has been plunged into a tragedy of immense proportions. The ...
