MV BARIMA INQUIRY: COAST GUARD NOTIFIED EIGHT MINUTES AFTER FIRST DISTRESS ALERT
The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy on Wednesday began examining the emergency response to the vessel’s distress signals, with…
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MV Barima CoI hears concerns from survivors, families in Mabaruma
Survivors of the MV Barima disaster and relatives of those who died had an opportunity on Monday to engage directly with members…
MV Barima murder case Prosecution files response to defence bid to halt proceedings
Prosecution files response to defence bid to halt proceedings The prosecution has formally responded to a legal challenge seeking to suspend the…
Blairmont Woman Dies as 68 Houses Destroyed by Fire in Berbice from January to September 2026
A wheelchair-bound woman from Blairmont was the only reported fire-related fatality in Regions Five and Six between January and September 2026, as…
Christianburg Primary teacher dies in Amelia’s Ward accident
A teacher of Christianburg Primary School has reportedly died following an accident at Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The teacher has been identified as…
100-plus witnesses expected as uncertainty surrounds Edghill, Indar testimony at MV Barima CoI
More than 100 witnesses are expected to appear before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima tragedy when formal evidence-taking…
MV Barima COI eyes more than 100 witnesses as hearings set to begin
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) investigating the MV Barima tragedy is preparing to hear from more than 100 witnesses as it…
Farmer dies after motorcycle crashes into car on Corentyne road
A Black Bush Polder farmer died on Friday night following a collision involving the motorcycle he was travelling on and a car…
Corentyne Family Loses Home and Fishing Equipment in Early Morning Fire
A family of five was left homeless early Thursday morning after a fire destroyed their four-bedroom concrete house at Number 67 Village,…
No compensation offers made to MV Barima families — AG
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has denied that any financial compensation offer has been made to survivors or…
