BK International chosen to salvage MV Barima
BK International has been chosen to salvage the MV Barima which sank in the Atlantic on July 18 claiming around 100 lives.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Stories published on this date.
Rodrigues-Birkett falls to third in 5th straw poll for UN SG
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s candidate to be the next UN Secretary General fell to third position in the fifth straw poll held today while Costa Rica’s candidate Rebeca Grynspan maintained the lead she has kept for most of the race.
Our responsibility is to ‘follow the evidence wherever it leads and to frankly and fearlessly report our findings’ – Chairman of MV Barima inquiry
Godfrey P Smith, the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima sinking, today said the task of the commissioners is to follow the evidence wherever it leads and to “frankly and fearlessly” report their findings.
Special independent prosecutor must be appointed in case of Deputy Commissioner of Police Karimbaksh
Dear Editor, Men in positions of power across the spectrum in Guyana, including those with ministerial positions, or exercising leadership roles in political parties including the political party in Government have to take responsibility and action for their continuing and appalling, disgusting, abusive and criminal behaviour towards women who they work with, or who work for them, who they live with, have relationships with, marry and or have families with.
Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition lawmakers detained over election chief protest for second day
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and several lawmakers for the third time in two days today as they launched an unannounced protest demanding the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.
Mahipaul calls on MV Barima CoI to cover survivors expenses to testify
Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul is calling on the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima tragedy to publicly guarantee that survivors will not have to bear the cost of transportation, accommodation and meals when they travel to Georgetown to give evidence.
World Bank stresses oil wealth must benefit wider population
-says economy will expand 23.7% The World Bank projects that Guyana’s economy will expand by 23.7 per cent this year, leading Latin America and the Caribbean, but says the country’s rapid oil-driven growth underscores the need for stronger institutions and public investment management to ensure that the wealth produces inclusive development.
Serious concerns exist about if there is enough water for Amaila Falls hydro project
Dear Editor Sharma Solomon MP has re-opened questions about the economic viability of the Jagdeo-era proposed Amaila Falls hydropower dam on the Kuribrong River in Region 7 (‘Solomon seeks disclosure of Amaila Falls costs’, Kiskadee Watch, October 02 2026).
MV Barima CoI to begin evidence-taking on Oct.14
-may run for six months The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the MV Barima tragedy is expected to begin taking evidence next week Wednesday, with more than 100 potential witnesses identified for processing, while Secretary to the Commission Javed Shadick said yesterday that he could not say whether Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar will be called to testify.
Credible probe requires immediate removal of Deputy Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh
Dear Editor, In a statement published in the October 6 Guyana Chronicle (‘Minister Walrond rejects Red Thread’s misrepresentation of comments regarding Deputy Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh’), Minister Oneidge Walrond stated, “For the avoidance of doubt, I did not say that the complainant would be confronted by the accused.
Development bank could transform the black pudding vendor
Dear Editor, I have followed with interest the comments of Winston Jordan, former Finance Minister under the previous PNC-led government, questioning whether the black pudding vendor in Buxton will ever benefit from the newly established Guyana Development Bank and its loans of up to GY$3 million without collateral and without interest.
International probe into policing in Guyana remains urgent – GHRA
-sees `Alice in Wonderland’ story-telling by Walrond on Karimbaksh matter The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) yesterday said that an international investigation of policing here remains valid and urgent and it lambasted a response by the Home Affairs Minister about sexual assault allegations against Deputy Police Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh.
Guyana settles on five riders for Caribbean cycling showdown after CCU ruling
The Guyana Cycling Federation has settled on its five riders for this week’s Caribbean Elite and Under-23 Road Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic, with Andre Greene earning a late call-up following an injury to Alexis Mendes.
Four weeks of roundabout works planned at Timehri Junction
Construction of a roundabout at the Timehri Junction began on October 3 and will last four weeks, with motorists advised to expect lane closures and allow additional travel time.
The findings that the MV Barima inquiry should deliver
Dear Editor, President Ali says that Guyanese could expect a Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy that is of the highest quality.
ExxonMobil U18 Schools Football Tournament set for wider regional action
The inaugural ExxonMobil Under-18 Schools Football Tournament, organised by the Vurlon Mills Football Academy, is set to move into a busy phase this week as several regional zones begin competition across Guyana.
Seeram yet to be handed over to prison authorities despite court’s order
National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram has still not been handed over to prison authorities two days after losing his High Court challenge to a remand order pending sentencing for assaulting his former wife, prison sources told Kiskadee Watch last evening.
‘They’re counting on us to forget but MV Barima protests will continue’ – rights activist
Human rights activist Sherlina Nageer says Guyanese will not forget the MV Barima tragedy so easily and that continued weekly protests demonstrate that victims’ families and supporters remain determined to demand accountability despite expectations that public attention would eventually fade.
Five patients undergo complex reconstructive surgery at GPHC
Five patients, including four who had undergone mastectomies following breast cancer, received complex reconstructive surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) last month through a collaboration between local clinicians and visiting specialists.
Rookie Sookdeo sparks dramatic win as Westside Golf builds community appeal
Rookie golfer Sookdeo delivered the decisive shot as Team 4 captured the Three-Hole Best Ball Tournament on Sunday at the Westside Golf Course, capping another day aimed at introducing more people to the sport.
