Issano miner on drug trafficking charge
A 41-year-old miner and clothes vendor was yesterday granted $80,000 bail after denying a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
Guyana News
Three days of national mourning declared
President Irfaan Ali has declared three days of national mourning from tomorrow through Friday in honour of the victims of the MV Barima disaster.
Seventy-seven persons rescued, 41 bodies recovered so far
The death toll from Saturday night’s sinking of the MV Barima has risen to 41 as search and recovery operations continued today, with 16 vessels deployed in the wreckage area and the search zone expanded by a further 400 square miles to Waini Point.
Ram urges President to set up inquiry under Shipping Act into MV Barima calamity
Commentator Christopher Ram has called on President Irfaan Ali to immediately establish an independent Commission of Inquiry under the Guyana Shipping Act, 1998 to investigate the tragic capsizing of the MV Barima which has resulted in 27 fatalities with 83 others missing and feared dead.
Families appeal for answers on relatives missing after MV Barima capsizing
Sixty-four-year-old Vernie Brown is desperately awaiting word on her 44-year-old son, Kyon Brown, who remains unaccounted for following the capsizing of the MV Barima off Guyana’s coast on Saturday night.
Canadian company hopes to begin drilling for uranium in August
Canadian company U92 yesterday said that it expected to begin drilling for uranium here in August.
Walton-Desir calls for international-standard probe of MV Barima overturning
Opposition Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir yesterday called for an independent international-standard marine casualty investigation into the sinking of the MV Barima, while demanding the resignation of Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, arguing that the Government cannot credibly investigate a tragedy involving a vessel it owned and operated.
Around 83 people still missing from ferry catastrophe
-Phillips says any decision on Edghill rests with Ali as resignation calls mount Around 83 persons are still said to be missing from Saturday’s ferry capsizing as the scale of the disaster grows and with 27 bodies retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean.
Twenty-seven bodies recovered from MV Barima sinking, families in agony over missing relatives
Twenty-seven bodies have now been recovered following Saturday’s deadly sinking of the MV Barima, as search, rescue and recovery operations continue off the coast of Essequibo.
Brazil miner stabbed to death, wife in custody
A 50-year-old Brazilian woman has been arrested after her husband, a fellow Brazilian gold miner, was fatally stabbed during an argument at a mining camp at Rock Creek Backdam, Puruni River, on Saturday night.
President pledges ‘full, thorough and independent investigation’ into MV Barima tragedy
President Irfaan Ali yesterday assured the nation that there would be a full, independent investigation into the sinking of the MV Barima, while urging Guyanese to refrain from speculation and political division as search and recovery efforts continue.
Police search Mohamed’s Friendship home for Fagundes murder leads
Police yesterday searched the Friendship, East Bank Demerara home of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed as part of the continuing investigation into the murder of Ricardo ‘Paper Shorts’ Fagundes, although the Guyana Police Force did not name Mohamed in its statement on the operation.
Hopetown cricketer dies after crashing into stationary tractor
A 21-year-old cricketer from West Coast Berbice died early Sunday after the car he was driving crashed into a stationary tractor along the No.
APA calls for independent probe of MV Barima disaster, removal of Edghill
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has called for an independent and transparent review of the sinking of the MV Barima, while also urging a wider examination of Guyana’s river and sea transportation systems and the removal of Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.
Toy gun, ski mask found after Venezuelan held
An 18-year-old Venezuelan national was arrested on Saturday after police found a small quantity of suspected cannabis during an operation at the Herstelling Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara.
AFC calls for removal of Edghill, Stephen Thomas over MV Barima tragedy
-wants Commission of Inquiry The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday called for the immediate removal of the Minister of Public Works and the Director-General of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
Fire damages auto store, living quarters on South Road
– electrical spark suspected A fire yesterday morning damaged an auto store and living quarters at Lot 216 South Road, Georgetown, leaving several Spanish-speaking residents uncertain about where they will stay.
Twenty-seven bodies recovered, 83 people still missing – PM
Prime Minister Mark Phillips this evening announced that the bodies of 27 persons have so far been recovered following the sinking of the MV Barima, while another 83 passengers are now deemed missing.
CDEMA says ready to support over MV Barima disaster but no request made
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) says it stands ready to support the government following the MV Barima tragedy but no request for help has been made.
Names of 67 persons rescued from MV Barima tragedy
A list of the rescued passengers and crew members of MV Barima as provided by the Government of Guyana.
