Guyana Tightens Ferry Safety Procedures After MV Barima Tragedy The Guyana government is tightening ferry safety procedures after the deadly sinking of the MV Barima. Officials say they will strengthen passenger checks and ticketing rules while recovery teams continue searching for those still missing. President Irfaan Ali said recovery crews found one more body on […]
The death toll from the MV Barima ferry tragedy in Guyana has climbed to 65 as recovery efforts continue. Regional support has expanded with the arrival of teams from the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard and the Brazilian Navy. The foreign crews have joined Guyanese authorities to assist with diving operations and other specialised recovery […]
Guyana is mourning one of its worst ferry disasters after the death toll from the capsized MV Barima rose to 27. Rescue teams are still searching for 83 people who remain missing. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said crews have rescued 69 people since the ferry overturned on Saturday night. The vessel was travelling from Georgetown […]
Guyana has sent 88 containers of relief supplies to Venezuela after the recent earthquake. The shipment left BK Wharf in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday aboard the Motti vessel. The mission brings together Guyana, seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries, businesses, and volunteers. The vessel is carrying food, medicines, cleaning supplies, and 300 water tanks. It also […]
A court in Guyana has sentenced Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his wife, Ateeka Ishmael, for operating an illegal Ponzi scheme. Magistrate Sunil Scarce handed down the ruling at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court. Both defendants received a one-year prison sentence. The court also fined each of them one million Guyana dollars for operating the scheme. Dominguez […]
Guyana Opens Regional Hub for Advanced Surgery Training Guyana is offering Caribbean countries access to advanced surgical training after helping to complete a record-setting remote heart operation. President Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana will serve as a regional centre for robotic surgery training. As a result, medical teams from across CARICOM will have access to […]
A pregnant woman has died in Guyana after reportedly jumping from a window at a public hospital. The incident has shocked the nation and sparked renewed concern about mental health care and patient supervision within medical facilities. Reports indicate that the woman was receiving treatment at the hospital when the incident occurred. Emergency staff responded […]
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