Jul 21, 2026
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83 still missing as Barima passenger count set at 179
The total number of people believed to have been aboard the MV Barima when it sank off the Essequibo Coast has been revised to 179,…
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Hope remains as air pockets raise chance of survivors in Barima
Authorities remain hopeful that survivors could still be found inside the submerged MV Barima, despite the rising death toll, as rescue teams intensify efforts to…
’I just pray they find him and he comes home safe,’ says mother of missing crewman
"I just pray that they find him and that he comes home safe," said Esther Frank, mother of missing MV Barima crew member Rawle Frank,…
President orders full investigation into MV Barima tragedy, period of mourning to be announced
The Government of Guyana has ordered a full, independent investigation into the sinking of the MV Barima, as authorities continue an around-the-clock rescue and recovery…
Sunken MV Barima located, full recovery operation now underway
The MV Barima has been located following aggressive and coordinated action by various stakeholders, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar said. The potential…
Young cricketer dies after reportedly falling asleep while driving
Twenty-one-year-old cricketer Ayinde Rogers died following a motor vehicle accident along the Trafalgar Public Road, West Coast Berbice, in the early hours of Monday morning.…
Ten confirmed dead in MV Barima sinking
Ten people have been confirmed dead following the sinking of the MV Barima, the Government of Guyana said on Monday, as search-and-rescue operations continued off…
New UK prime minister Andy Burnham pledges cost of living help in first speech
Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will be a "circuit breaker" moment for Britain, pledging that his government will restore hope to millions…
Survivors treated, families comforted as MV Barima response widens
Doctors, counsellors and social workers fanned out across three regions on Sunday in a sweeping effort to treat survivors and comfort families still waiting for…
No evidence MV Barima was unseaworthy, says Edghill
The MV Barima was operating within its scheduled maintenance programme and had not been declared unseaworthy before its fatal voyage, contrary to claims circulating on…
Entire MV Barima management team suspended pending investigation
The entire management team responsible for the loading, dispatch and overall management of the MV Barima has been sent off from duty. This decisive action,…
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time
Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European champions had…
Mother fears worst after losing two children in MV Barima tragedy
For Eve Jerome, Saturday night's sinking of the MV Barima has turned her life upside down. While she survived the tragedy, her two children, three-year-old…
MV Barima tragedy: Brothers make it out alive but relatives missing
What was intended to be a memorable family trip to the North West District has instead left the Matabheek family counting their blessings while anxiously…
Survivor recounts horror as four grandchildren remain missing
The sinking of the MV Barima on Saturday night has left the Moonsammy family devastated, with four of Helena Moonsammy's grandchildren still missing. Moonsammy, who…
Bushlot grandmother clings to hope as daughter-in-law, three grandchildren missing after MV Barima tragedy
Bibi Shamina Matabheek is holding onto hope that her daughter-in-law and three grandchildren will be found alive following the sinking of the MV Barima, which…