Jacky Indal, a fisherman on the Essequibo Coast, told Ignite News that his boat has been grounded for the…
Jacky Indal, a fisherman on the Essequibo Coast, told Ignite News that his boat has been grounded for the past two weeks following the MV Barima tragedy. His regular buyers of fish have stopped buying. Since the tragedy that claimed 73 lives, with 30 still missing, reports have…

Jacky Indal, a fisherman on the Essequibo Coast, told Ignite News that his boat has been grounded for the past two weeks following the MV Barima tragedy. His regular buyers of fish have stopped buying. Since the tragedy that claimed 73 lives, with 30 still missing, reports have indicated that many residents are fearful of purchasing fish and shrimp and are reportedly waiting out a three-month period before returning to seafood again.
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