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 —as French, Trinidadian and Guyanese dive teams continue complex underwater operation to access the sunken vessel.  THE number of bodies recovered from the MV Barima tragedy has risen to 73 after specialist dive teams recovered the body of one male during Friday morning operations at the wreck site, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced. The

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has disclosed that a full salvage of the sunken MV Barima may become the only remaining option if ongoing efforts to access the wreck fail, but stressed that authorities are doing everything possible to avoid such a course of action. Speaking to relatives of those still missing during a briefing on

22 assets deployed as technical teams continue efforts to reposition vessel, recover remaining victims THE Government of Guyana remains committed to ensuring a safe and dignified conclusion to the ongoing search-and-recovery operation following the MV Barima tragedy, as two additional bodies were recovered, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities […]

notes questions surrounding MV Barima tragedy will be answered as nation mourns   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has assured the nation that answers will come and accountability will follow the MV Barima tragedy, declaring that “truth must emerge” and “justice must prevail” once the country moves beyond the immediate period of mourning and recovery. […]

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has made an emotional appeal to Guyanese to stop sharing graphic images of victims of the MV Barima tragedy and to refrain from posting unverified information, warning that such actions are inflicting further psychological trauma on grieving families. Speaking to relatives gathered at the Charity waterfront on Wednesday evening, the […]

– As he addressed Toshaos by phone as rescue and recovery efforts continue – Says every commitment to Indigenous communities will be pursued PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday night assured Amerindian leaders gathered for the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference that the Government’s immediate national priority remains supporting families […]

THE PPP/C government is continuing its nationwide community playground-enhancement programme with $255 million allocated this year to upgrade recreational facilities in Amerindian villages across Guyana. This is a continuous programme where each Amerindian community receives a grant to enhance its playground, continuing the government’s investment in […]

– counselling, transport and funeral arrangements being coordinated nationwide – President says survivors and relatives will receive continued assistance after recovery phase   AS the recovery operation following the MV Barima tragedy enters another critical phase, President, Dr Irfaan Ali has assured grieving families that the government will continue […]

GUYANA is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and its expanding industries are creating rising demand for workers. This week, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), visited Guyana to discuss opportunities to strengthen IOM’s support to the Member State in managing migration to help power that […]

TOTALTEC Guyana Inc. and Advanced Human Development Associates (aHa) of Trinidad and Tobago have formalised a joint venture aimed at addressing Guyana’s growing shortage of trained and certified professionals as the country’s economy continues to expand. The partnership has secured approval as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) from the Council […]

Messages of condolences continue to pour in following the July 18 capsizing of MV Barima off the Essequibo Coast, taking the lives of at least 65 persons while more than 30 others remain unaccounted for. Guyana’s bilateral partners and allies, as well as civil organisations from around the world, have been reaching out to the The post MV Barima tragedy: […]

The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has mobilised social workers and psychologists across several regions to provide ongoing psychosocial support to survivors and families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, describing the initiative as a long-term response to the national disaster. In a social media post on Thursday, the subject Minister, Dr […]

Captain Learie Barclay was on Monday re-elected President of the Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) for the year 2026-2027 when the organisation hosted its annual general meeting on Monday. In addition, Capt Andre Farinha was elected First Vice President, while Lt Col Miguel Benjamin was elected Second Vice President, and Capt Ronald Reece […]

Forty-nine-year-old Doroteia Castilho Maia, a Brazilian national who allegedly stabbed her husband to death during an argument on Saturday at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was arraigned for murder on Wednesday. Maia, a gold miner from Manaus, Brazil, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s […]

– urges indigenous villages to embrace tourism, entrepreneurship The Government is encouraging Indigenous communities to embrace tourism and entrepreneurship as major drivers of economic growth, with expanded support available through the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry to assist villages in creating jobs, generating wealth, and preserving their […]