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.
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.
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.
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.
Love is critical for the healing of our nation
Dear Editor, Major tragedies often reconnect especially the human and patriotic connections and we continue to see an outpouring of love and sympathies directed to the loved ones of those persons who tragically lost their lives almost a week ago in the ferry accident.
Search and rescue
The MV Barima tragedy has exposed a terrible reality in Guyana: the country does not possess a credible national search-and-rescue capability.
Mir, Bracewell lead Qalandars to second straight GSL win
Lahore Qalandars maintained their unbeaten start to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League with a 38-run victory over the Desert Vipers at the Guyana National Stadium yesterday.
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.
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.
