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Gov’t orders immediate investigation into 03 circumstances surrounding MV Barima tragedy PAGE
–Two dead, 67 rescued as search continues; captain, first engineer test positive for cannabis, passenger manifest found to be inaccurate
FROM LEFT: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony; Public Works Minister Juan Edghill; Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud update the nation during a Sunday evening press briefing on the MV Barima tragedy, as the Prime Minister confirmed that search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing. Meanwhile, members of the Guyana Coast Guard, the Joint Services, private operators and volunteers continue combing the waters off the Pomeroon coast in an effort to locate those still missing following Saturday night’s disaster.
Surviving the unthinkable —Three families recount the terror, heartbreak and desperate fight for survival as one of Guyana’s worst maritime tragedies unfolds
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Human Rights Association condemns 12 political exploitation of MV Barima tragedy PAGE
International community stands with Guyana, ready to offer support 11 PAGE
NTC Conference opens today 06 PAGE