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...
Opposition parties unite on MV Barima tragedy demands; PNCR/APNU absent
Several opposition parties on Tuesday presented a united front in calling for greater transparency and accountability over the Government's handling of the MV Barima...
More foreign help expected to aid recovery of MV Barima passengers
The death toll from MV Barima tragedy is now at 53 according to Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips.
Phillips, during the press conference said as...
Azruddin Mohamed using MV Barima search & rescue/recovery for political attention – PM Phillips
Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips is accusing Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed of using his search and rescue/recovery efforts for "political attention" in the...
