Jul 30, 2026
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Fear of buying seafood amid dead and missing MV Barima passengers and crew hurts Essequibo Coast fishermen
The sinking of the MV Barima has dealt a heavy blow to fishermen on the Essequibo Coast, with many saying demand for saltwater fish and…
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Fake jobs, online scams and social media increasingly used by human traffickers to exploit victims, Judiciary warns
Fake job advertisements, online scams and social media are increasingly being used by traffickers to exploit victims, the Judiciary of Guyana warned, urging the public…
MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter’s engineering dream lives on
Behind the grief surrounding the loss of 46-year-old Devon Mars was the story of a father driven by one purpose, providing a better life for…
Fourth season of T10 Tapeball Blast opens in Berbice on August 8
The fourth season of the Lotto/Let's Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast gets underway on August 8, with Berbice hosting the opening weekend of the…
Workers by day, students by night: 83 graduate from Port Mourant training centre
Eighty-three graduates are now better equipped to enter the workforce and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities after completing the National Training Programme for Youth Empowerment (NTPYE) at…
Guyana accredits first non-resident ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Safraaz Ahmad Shadood was accredited today as Guyana's first non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presenting his letter of credence in the role.…
Szeplaki wins Round Four of National Top Flight Golf League at Lusignan
Joseph Szeplaki won Round Four of the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) on Sunday with a net score of 72, taking the maximum eight…
No stone will be left unturned in MV Barima probe, says President
The Government of Guyana will "leave no stone unturned" in determining the full circumstances surrounding the MV Barima disaster, President Dr Irfaan Ali said in…
House approves Development Bank, Hire Purchase bills, refers Sexual Offences Bill to Special Select Committee
The National Assembly on Monday approved the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026 and the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2026, while referring the Sexual Offences (Amendment)…
Parliament passes $54.9B budget amid loud Opposition protest demanding Ministers Edghill, Indar resign
The National Assembly descended into a loud, sustained protest on Monday as Opposition Members of Parliament intensified demands for the resignations of two Government ministers…
Lost phones of survivors among challenges facing MV Barima trauma support team, says psychologist on the ground
A team of eight psychologists from the Ministry of Health's Mental Health Unit is currently working with families affected by the MV Barima tragedy in…
MV Barima tragedy: search, recovery and support efforts continue; five bodies to be identified
Recovery efforts following the tragic sinking of the MV Barima remain ongoing as authorities continue an intensive search operation at sea while providing support to…
Belize judge to chair MV Barima Commission of Inquiry with sweeping powers
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize will chair a five-member Commission of Inquiry tasked with establishing the full circumstances surrounding the sinking of the MV…
Health Minister praises rescue and relief workers in MV Barima tragedy
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has praised doctors, nurses, emergency medical teams, members of the Joint Services, forensic personnel and volunteers for their round-the-clock response…
Opposition welcomes MV Barima inquiry but faults lack of consultation
The five main opposition parties have welcomed President Dr Irfaan Ali's announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima but…
Shepherd and Nabi power Amazon Warriors to another win
Romario Shepherd and Mohammad Nabi orchestrated a remarkable recovery to guide the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a two-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the…
Brazilian Navy, T&T Coast Guard join Barima search as death toll climbs to 53
Naval and coast guard reinforcements from Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago are due to arrive in Guyana on Wednesday, bolstering an intensifying search for those…
MV Barima Ferry Disaster: Timeline
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • The MV Barima, a passenger and cargo ferry built in 1939, departs Georgetown bound for Port Kaituma, North West District,…