TRAGEDY

CCTV reveals 179 were aboard MV Barima before tragedy struck

A review of surveillance footage from the Georgetown port has helped authorities confirm that 179 people boarded the MV Barima before it…

7 minutes ago · Staff Reporter

Missing Persons

MV Barima death toll rises to 41 as search area expands–Minister Edghill — Authorities confirm 77 rescued

Read the below full statement issued by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill below: Search and Rescue/Recovery operations remain ongoing, with 16…

1 hour ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

Local diver Archer descends into waters where MV Barima sank

Local diver Archer has descended into the waters where the MV Barima sank, as search and recovery efforts intensify with support from…

3 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Missing Persons

Daughter searches for answers as mother, stepfather remain missing after MV Barima tragedy

A family is still waiting in anguish for word on two loved ones who remain missing following the MV Barima tragedy. Roshanie…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Missing Persons

Siblings who lost father in mining pit tragedy now missing after the MV Barima capsizes

Two young siblings who lost their father in a mining pit tragedy last year are now missing after the MV Barima capsized…

4 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Missing Persons

Mother clings to hope as search continues for 8-Y-O son after MV Barima tragedy

As rescue and recovery teams continue searching for passengers and crew of the capsized MV Barima, a Soesdyke mother is desperately waiting…

6 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Missing Persons

Families plead for answers as two boys, 11 & 17, remain missing after MV Barima tragedy

Two families are clinging to hope and pleading for answers as 11-year-old Ronaldo Poon and 17-year-old Chris Rodrigues remain missing following the…

6 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

‘We will be here all night’: Pres. Ali joins families at Charity as MV Barima recovery continues

President Dr. Irfaan Ali spent hours on the ground at Charity on Monday, where bodies recovered from the MV Barima tragedy were…

6 hours ago · Staff Reporter

Regional News

Government to support funeral arrangements for MV Barima victims

–Prime Minister says transportation and assistance with religious rites will be provided for grieving families The Government of Guyana will support the…

6 hours ago · Staff Reporter

TRAGEDY

MV BARIMA DEATH UPDATE | Shivanna La Cruz, 32, of White Water/White Creek, Region One, is among the 10 bodies recovered. La Cruz was onboard MV Barima when it sank late Saturday while en route to Port Kaituma.

Her body has been identified by a relative, other relatives are on their way to Region 2.

24 hours ago · Staff Reporter