PM Phillips Must Accept Responsibility for Guyana’s Failed Disaster Response System
Dear Editor,
The tragic loss of lives in the MV Barima disaster has shaken our nation. While investigations will determine the immediate causes of the...
WIN, FGM to move No Confidence Motion over MV Barima Tragedy
The Joint Opposition, comprising We Invest in Nationhood (WIN); Forward Guyana Movement ( FGM); the Alliance For Change (AFC); and the Vigilant Political Action...
15 member battery ready to represent victims of MV Barima tragedy as govt offers...
Member of Parliament Dexter Todd today underscored families' right to legal support for MV Barima victims amid "insufficient" finances by government for funeral arrangements.
Todd...
MV BARIMA TRAGEDY: APNU sounds alarm on apparent plan to “scapegoat” junior workers
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has registered concerns over the "scapegoating" of junior workers for the MV Barima Tragedy, while "protecting" those...
APNU seeking urgent parliamentary discussion on MV Barima inquiry
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is seeking an urgent parliamentary discussion on the establishment of an independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) into...
Fishermen, who dropped their nets and joined the search for passengers, anticipate compensation
When MV Barima sank on Saturday night, many fishermen were first responders to the scene to rescue survivors.
As the search and recovery efforts continue,...
Tamùkke wants Edghill to demit office and held accountable following MV Barima tragedy
Tamùkke, a woman advocacy group, has joined the call for Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill to be removed from his post. See full statement...
Independent CoI for MV Barima Tragedy; compensation not a focus now — PM Phillips
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips has announced that an independent Commission of Inquiry (CoI) will be established to investigate the MV Barima tragedy.
Speaking...
Patterson urges investigators to examine specialist fabrication link, fishing firm’s maintenance role in MV...
Former Public Infrastructure Minister, David Patterson has stated that independent investigators and maritime experts looking into the MV Barima tragedy must examine whether the...
“I would have resigned if I was Edghill” – Walton-Desir
Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) Amanza Walton-Desir said on Tuesday that she would have resigned from the position of Public Works Minister...
