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Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster: murder charges and inquiry
The state‑run MV Barima capsized on 18 July 2026 while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. Authorities estimate 179 people were aboard; 73 have been confirmed dead and about 30 remain missing. The captain, Kevin Price, chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts and cargo superintendent Delon Granderson have been charged with 72 counts of murder and remanded to prison.
President Irfaan Ali has created a five‑member commission of inquiry, composed of international legal and marine experts, to investigate the sinking, vessel condition, loading practices and possible negligence. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said two crew members tested positive for marijuana and denied any intent to kill. The government announced financial assistance for victims’ families and launched the HEART Initiative for long‑term support. Public protests have erupted in Den Amstel and other communities demanding justice and ministerial resignations. Salvage operations are deemed unsafe owing to the wreck’s fragile condition.
Entities
Delon Granderson · Irfaan Ali · Kevin Price · MV Barima · Mark Phillips · Rondell Dwayne Roberts
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 13 SOURCES] The MV Barima capsized on July 18 2026 while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. wixx.com · wtop.com · www.telesurtv.net · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focoinformativo.site · +8 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Mark Phillips said two crew members, including the captain, tested positive for marijuana. demerarawaves.com · timescaribbeanonline.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Captain Kevin Price, chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts and cargo superintendent Delon Granderson were charged with murder. wixx.com · wtop.com · www.telesurtv.net · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focoinformativo.site · +3 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] 73 people were confirmed dead and about 30 remained missing after the disaster. wixx.com · timescaribbeanonline.com · www.telesurtv.net · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · focoinformativo.site · +8 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] 179 people were estimated to be on board the MV Barima. focoinformativo.site · wixx.com · www.telesurtv.net · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · wtop.com · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Irfaan Ali established a five‑person commission of inquiry with international experts to investigate the sinking. www.caribbeanlife.com · wixx.com · focoinformativo.site · wtop.com · demerarawaves.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The three crew members were remanded to prison and the case was transferred to a Charity Magistrate’s Court. wixx.com · timescaribbeanonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government announced financial assistance for victims’ families and launched the HEART Initiative. news.televizyonlakay.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The three crew members were charged with 72 counts of murder, one for each recovered body. timescaribbeanonline.com · www.greaterbelize.com