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France extends condolences on MV Barima tragedy

By Staff Editor Wed, July 22 2026, 12:04 PM GMT-4

France today extended its condolences to the people and Government of Guyana following the sinking of the MV Barima on 18 July. A message from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it shares in the grief of the victims, their families, and their loved ones.

“In close coordination with the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Defence Force,

France deployed on 20 July a reinforcement team of 15 specialists, including military

divers and rescue personnel from the French Armed Forces stationed in French Guiana.

France stands in solidarity with its partners and neighbours across the Caribbean, the

West Indies, and the Guyana Shield”, the message said.

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