Brazilian woman charged with murdering fellow miner
A 49-year-old Brazilian gold miner has been remanded to prison after being charged with the murder of a fellow miner at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River.
Friday, July 24, 2026
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Central Amelia’s Ward pedestrian dies in accident
The police are investigating an accident which claimed the life of a 23-year-old pedestrian on Amelia’s Ward Public Road, Linden, late on Wednesday night.
Ian McDonald passes away
Literary figure, former GuySuCo executive and avid sportsman Dr Ian McDonald has passed away in Canada following a period of illness.
IOM Head cites migration as force for growth during visit here
Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), visited Guyana this week to discuss opportunities to strengthen IOM’s support in managing migration to help power the growth that is occurring here.
MV Barima death toll rises to 72, PM says
The number of bodies recovered following the MV Barima tragedy has risen from 65 to 72, according to the government’s latest update on Thursday, as the large-scale search and recovery operation continues across an expanded 2,100-square-kilometre area extending as far as Waini Point.
Physical abuse and arbitrary detention of three peaceful protestors amounts to State overreach
Dear Editor, On Sunday, 19 July, we woke, like the rest of Guyana to the tragic news that the MV Barima had capsized and sank on its way to Port Kaituma.
GOA names 55-member team for centennial CAC Games
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has named a 55-member delegation for the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, which will officially open today in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Open-air marketplace creating significant danger for motorists exiting Nandy Park
Dear Editor, Far too often in Guyana, obvious public safety hazards are ignored until tragedy strikes. It is only after lives are lost or serious injuries occur that the relevant authorities respond with remedial action. Preventative
Opposition Leader wants overseas agencies to head MV Barima probe
-says PM thanked him for his work in recovering bodies Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed on Wednesday expressed little confidence in a locally conducted investigation into the MV Barima tragedy and called for international agencies, including the FBI and Scotland Yard, to be involved in an independent probe.
Strong currents hampered recovery operation on sunken ferry – President
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday night assured relatives of victims of the MV Barima tragedy that efforts to enter the sunken vessel would continue after strong currents hampered recovery operations during the day.
Interim cargo service to ensure essential supplies reach Port Kaituma – gov’t
The Ministry of Public Works yesterday announced an interim arrangement to ensure the continued delivery of cargo and essential supplies to Port Kaituma in Region One while normal transport services remain affected.
Independent media barred by ministers from some sites with relatives of ferry victims
-state entities permitted to remain Members of the independent media have raised concerns over unequal treatment while covering the aftermath of the MV Barima tragedy, with government-aligned media houses being granted access to some areas while independent journalists were denied entry.
Arrested protesters to take police conduct complaint to OPR
– no charges filed Two protesters arrested during a silent demonstration calling for the resignation of Public Works Minister Juan Edghill over the deadly MV Barima tragedy say they will take their complaint against the police to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) after officers informed them yesterday that no charges would be laid.
Company planning uranium drilling here seeking to raise more money
Canadian company, U92 which hopes to begin drilling for uranium here later this year, yesterday announced it was seeking to raise around CDN$8m, up from the original CDN$6m it had announced the day before.
Mother and daughter laid to rest at De Hoop after ferry tragedy
Cleriannys Valenzuela and her young daughter, Kelly Williams were yesterday laid to rest at De Hoop, Mahaica after they perished in Saturday’s MV Barima ferry disaster.
Beckford brace powers Slingerz into CFU Club Shield round of 16
Guyana’s Elite League champions Slingerz FC advanced to the round of 16 of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield with a commanding 4-0 victory over SWA Sharks of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday in Trinidad and Tobago at the Ato Boldon Stadium.
Police mobilized five boats, 48 ranks in MV Barima search
-25 bodies recovered up to Wednesday Assistant Superintendent of Police, Garfield Campbell, who heads the Guyana Police Force Marine Unit, on Wednesday evening said ranks had recovered 25 bodies since the search and recovery operation began following the MV Barima tragedy, describing the conditions at sea as extremely challenging.
Victim of MV Barima tragedy laid to rest
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, yesterday joined family, friends and fellow mourners at the homegoing service for Clairmonte King, 60, who died in Saturday’s MV Barima tragedy.
Nation awaits an independent, credible probe into this tragedy
Dear Editor, On behalf of my wife, family and friends I hereby offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones and in other way been traumatized as a result of the MV Barima disaster.
No arrest yet in gunning down of Vigilance South men
Two weeks after two men were gunned down at Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara, no arrest has been made and relatives say they have received no updates from police on the investigation.
