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Recovery operations advance as MV Barima search enters critical phase No.1081856
–– 73 bodies recovered thus far; divers prepare vessel for possible righting operation –– PM reaffirms search will continue until every effort is exhausted
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Special meeting to be convened for all Region One Toshaos
Prime Minister Phillips reported that five dives, each lasting between 45 and 60 minutes, were completed on Friday (Office of the President photo)
President Ali mourns the passing of literary icon, Dr Ian McDonald 03 PAGE
Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Friday, met with a group of Region One Toshaos who returned to Georgetown to attend the National Toshaos Council Conference 2026 after initially departing in the wake of the tragic MV Barima incident. During the engagement, the Vice-President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to listening to and addressing the concerns of the Region One leaders. He informed the leaders that a special meeting will be convened for all Region One Toshaos, including those who were unable to return to Georgetown, to ensure their issues are fully heard and appropriately addressed
Guyana’s ‘hub of excellence’ to be conduit Minister Singh encourages Indigenous for advancing regional ‘agri’ innovation 12 communities to use financial tools 11 PAGE
–– Brazil, IICA agree
Gov’t committed to truth, accountability, 02 stronger maritime safety PAGE
Ambassador 04 Rodrigues-Birkett pitches ‘fit for purpose’ UN reforms to DRC PAGE
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–– to enhance village economies, expand opportunities