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EU office here to observe three days of national mourning

By Staff Editor Wed, July 22 2026, 12:19 PM GMT-4

The Delegation of the European Union to Guyana today said that together with the European Union Member States accredited to Guyana it will join the three days of National Mourning starting from today 22 July. They also expressed their deepest condolences to the Government and people of Guyana following the tragic capsizing of the “MV Barima”.

“Our hearts go out to those who have lost family, friends, and community members in this devastating incident. We stand in solidarity and we extend our deepest sympathy to them and the people of Guyana during this difficult time.

“We commend the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including the support provided by partners, such as France. The EU remains ready to assist in any possible way deemed useful”, the message from the EU said.

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