Guyana

–Three persons remain under observation, majority discharged; others remain in Essequibo to follow updates on efforts to find loved ones Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has reported that a full complement of medical professionals was mobilised to care for survivors of the tragic boat incident, with only three persons remaining under observation as of

–expresses outrage as unmanifested passengers found among passengers The Government has expressed outrage and ordered an urgent investigation after authorities confirmed that several persons rescued from the MV Barima were not listed on the vessel’s official passenger manifest. The vessel departed Georgetown for Port Kaituma at approximately 3:15 p.m. […]

By Indrawattie Natram For Helna Moonsammy, the horrifying moments aboard the MV Barima on Saturday night are memories she says will haunt her forever. Still shaken by the tragedy, the grandmother described the vessel’s sinking as being “like the Titanic” movie as she continues to pray that the bodies of her missing grandchildren are found.

What was meant to be a joyous family trip to the North West District has turned into a painful ordeal for the Matabheek family after the sinking of the MV Barima off the coast of Region Two on Saturday night. Brothers Adam Matabheek, 32, and Nathaniel Matabheek, 28, along with Adam’s wife, Carlita Matabheek, were

By Indrawattie Natram Eve Jerome, who was travelling to Mabaruma in Region One aboard the MV Barima, is still struggling to come to terms with what she described as a horrifying ordeal. She survived after the vessel capsized on Saturday night, but her two children, Alliya Gonsalves, 12, and Jerome Jacobs, 3, remain missing. The

Search area expanded to 1,070 square kilometres as authorities deploy new technology to account for everyone aboard The search for those still unaccounted for following the capsizing of the MV Barima has entered a new phase, with authorities deploying advanced life-detection scanners, specialised divers and significantly expanding the search area in an […]

—67 rescued as air, sea and local fishing fleets continue search; three command centres established to coordinate response and support families.  The search for passengers and crew from the MV Barima intensified on Sunday, with the search area expanded to 1,070 square kilometres and additional air and sea assets deployed as authorities continued efforts […]

The following is the full text of the President’s statement: “I am deeply distressed by the capsizing of the MV Barima last evening. I am presently out of the jurisdiction but am in touch with the Prime Minister. The entire Cabinet is engaged in the national response to this incident. Our thoughts and prayers are

— More than half recorded in the last two years, Dr. Singh tells Washington investment forum TRADE between Guyana and the United States has exceeded US$25 billion over the past decade, with more than half of that total being recorded within the last two years, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility

VILLAGE leaders from several Indigenous communities in Region Eight have credited government investments and projects funded through the Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) with significantly improving infrastructure, livelihoods and economic opportunities in their villages. Speaking ahead of the National Toshaos Conference, the leaders outlined a range […]

Twenty-year-old Samuel Austin of Tabatinga, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) was fined $80,000 on a prohibited motor racing charge. Austin, who was the rider of the Brazilian-registered motorcycle QZN 5E94, appeared before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined […]

The Government of Guyana plans to intensify its crackdown on fraudulent ship registries and defend the integrity of the Guyana flag, even as it continues the pursuit of bringing Captain Suniel Kumar to justice for alleged maritime fraud. “Guyana maintains a closed ship registry, and the Government is prepared to invest the financial and technical The […]

A 47-year-old vendor from Castello Housing Scheme, who was seen attempting to dispose of a black plastic bag containing a quantity of ganja, was arrested on Friday during a Police operation. Based on reports, Police, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence-led operation at Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown, where they observed the […]

The Guyana Zoological Park will be temporarily closed to the public as preparatory works begin to support planned improvements at the facility. This was announced by the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) in a brief statement on Saturday. According to the Commission, “The zoo holds a special place for many Guyanese, and these preparatory works are The post […]

The Guyana-based Canadian-funded Justice Education Society (JES) project was praised for its contribution to the criminal justice system and Indigenous communities in Guyana. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack expressed delight at the impact of the project during the closing ceremony recently, marking the project’s achievements over […]