MV Barima tragedy may constitute violation of Article 25 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Dear Editor, The turbulence across Guyana, in the aftermath of the M.V. Barima tragedy, marks a turning point in Guyana’s maritime history.
Ian’s was an innings played with intellectual curiosity, cultural embrace, literary excellence
By Roger Arjoon There is a sad and nearly universal truth: too often, we wait until someone is gone before fully acknowledging what they gave us.
Appearances and reality
The disaster of the MV Barima will live on in the Guyanese consciousness for a long time. But leaving aside the enormity of the human tragedy which occurred when the vessel capsized, the fact cannot be avoided that with its sinking the malfunctioning of the state was glaringly exposed. And
Shepherd, Nabi rescue Warriors in thrilling two-wicket win over Vipers
Romario Shepherd struck the fastest half-century in Global Super League history and shared a record eighth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Nabi as the Guyana Amazon Warriors overcame a major middle-order collapse to defeat the Desert Vipers by two wickets on last night at the Guyana National Stadium.
Up to 70% off in Courts warehouse clearance sale today
Courts has advertised a warehouse clearance sale today at Lot 1222 and 1223, Industrial Site, Eccles of up to 70% off.
India’s education minister resigns as youth protesters claim victory
India’s education minister resigned today, a major victory to youth protesters whose street demonstrations over examination paper leaks had become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Twenty-two victims of ferry tragedy laid to rest
A total of 22 victims of the MV Barima tragedy were laid to rest yesterday as families bid farewell to loved ones lost in the country’s deadliest maritime disaster.
US tariff on imports from Guyana moves from 10% to 12.5%
-exemption to be sought Guyana will seek an exemption from a new 12.5% United States tariff on imports from the country while continuing negotiations with Washington on a reciprocal trade agreement, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud said yesterday.
WIN, other opposition groups seeking parliament motion of no confidence against Edghill, Indar
WIN and some opposition parties yesterday said they will seek an urgent debate in the National Assembly on the sinking of the MV Barima and will table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar, who has responsibility for the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
Singh, Harris selected for Olympic Youth Camp in Tobago
Archer Arun Singh and athlete Tesianna Harris have been selected to represent Guyana at the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Youth Camp from August 23–28 at the Tropical Pleasure Resort in Plymouth, Tobago.
Campbell seeks urgent parliamentary debate on terms for MV Barima CoI
APNU Member of Parliament Dr Terrence Campbell has written Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir for permission to move an urgent adjournment motion when Parliament meets on Monday, seeking a debate on the terms of reference for an independent Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the deadly MV Barima tragedy.
Guyana rebound to beat Cayman Islands in Commonwealth Games 3×3 competition
Guyana’s men’s 3×3 basketball team secured its first victory of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 competition with a 21-17 win over the Cayman Islands after losing its opening two Pool A matches.
Barima tragedy survivor says got no help for his trauma
MV Barima survivor Nicholas Craig has alleged that survivors of the deadly maritime disaster were discharged without receiving any form of psychological evaluation or counselling, despite enduring a traumatic overnight ordeal at sea.
Red Thread calls for removal of Edghill
Women’s rights organisation Red Thread yesterday called for the immediate resignation of Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill over the sinking of the MV Barima, while also demanding an independent Commission of Inquiry into the July 19 tragedy.
Family of missing MV Barima crew member demanding answers
The family of Rawle Frank, a crew member aboard the ill-fated MV Barima, is demanding answers as they continue to wait for information on his whereabouts following the tragedy.
Searching for closure after the MV Barima tragedy
The words “death” and “bodies” dominated conversations during a visit to Region Two in the aftermath of the sinking of the MV Barima.
Police issue wanted bulletins for three over murder
The police yesterday issued wanted bulletins for three men over a murder on Forshaw Street on June 30 this year.
Woman in suspected murder/suicide had several bullet wounds – autopsy
A post-mortem examination has shown that the Parfait Harmonie woman suspected to have died in a murder/suicide suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
A democratic gov’t should welcome scrutiny and the free flow of information
Dear Editor, The MV Barima tragedy has broken my heart. My prayers will continue interceding for our brothers and sisters who were on board the MV Barima, and especially for those who have lost family and friends.
‘Every single commitment, every single priority identified will be pursued’ – President tells toshaos
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday assured Amerindian leaders attending the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference that the government’s commitments to indigenous communities would remain a priority, even as he remained in Region Two overseeing the response to the MV Barima tragedy.
