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National body established to aid in healing after MV Barima tragedy; Financial aid for families of victims and survivors being examined

President Irfaan Ali this morning announced the establishment of a national body to aid in the healing process following the MV Barima tragedy, which claimed the lives of more than 70 persons. The initiative titled; H.E.A.R.T, is a national initiative to coordinate, mobilise, and promote healing and support for survivors and families affected by the […]

News Source Guyana27 Jul

WATCH || Statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali

WATCH || Statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali Following an earlier commitment, the President has established a national plan to coordinate and mobilise support for survivors and those affected by the MV Barima tragedy. (Source: President Irfaan Ali/ July 26, 2026)

Newsroom27 Jul

Pres. Ali names 5-member COI to investigate MV Barima disaster

…sidesteps calls for opposition, Parliament oversight (Kaieteur News) – One week after the MV Barima capsized en route to Region One leaving 73 dead and at least 30 still missing, President Irfaan Ali has named a five-member Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the capsizing and sinking of the vessel. In a video […] The post Pres. Ali names 5-member COI to investigate MV Barima disaster appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News27 Jul

Pressure mounts on Edghill as Indigenous leaders demand his resignation over ferry tragedy

(Kaieteur News) – As criticisms continue to mount over the MV Barima tragedy, two hinterland leaders are now openly calling on Public Works Minister Juan Edghill to resign, pointing out that the tragedy has brought to the fore the failures in Guyana’s river transport system. Kako Toshao Romario Hastings and Chairman of the Aruau Community Development […] The post Pressure mounts on Edghill as Indigenous leaders demand his resignation over ferry tragedy appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News27 Jul

U.S. and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day

(AL-JAZEERA) The United States and Iran have pressed pause for a second day on what had been an escalating conflict. Reports on Sunday said neither the U.S. nor Iran had launched strikes for a second day in a row. The sudden period of calm after two weeks of nightly attacks on Iran by the U.S., […] The post U.S. and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Kaieteur News27 Jul

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