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Cycling fraternity postpones road race, mourns victims of MV Barima tragedy

By Staff Editor Thu, July 23 2026, 2:02 AM GMT-4

The AC Marriott Carlton Wheelers Cycling Club has postponed its road race scheduled for Sunday as Guyana continues to mourn the lives lost in the MV Barima tragedy.

The club said the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the victims and the families and communities affected by the incident. A new date for the event will be announced in due course.

The Guyana Cycling Federation also extended condolences to the affected families and communities, describing the incident as a national loss that has brought profound sorrow.

The federation expressed solidarity with the people of Guyana during the period of mourning and commended the work of the authorities and first responders.

It also pledged its support for the country’s healing process and wished the bereaved families strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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