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MV Barima disaster and murder charges in Guyana

Overview

Following the capsizing of the MV Barima on July 18, 2026, which resulted in 73 deaths and left at least 30 people unaccounted for, legal proceedings have commenced against the vessel’s crew.

On July 22, 2026, Captain Kevin Price, Chief Mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and Goods Superintendent Delon Granderson were charged with murder. The charges have faced criticism from observers who argue the officers are being “unfairly scapegoated” for a disaster potentially caused by “severe mechanical failures,” suggesting responsibility may lie with higher-level officials.

In recent court proceedings at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, the three accused were remanded in jail as the murder case was adjourned. Prosecutors have provided full disclosure of evidence to the defense, which has until September 14 to review the materials. Formal committal proceedings are scheduled to begin on November 16, 2026. The vessel remains on the ocean floor with no official updates regarding salvage efforts.

Entities

Delon Granderson · Rondell Roberts · Kevin Price · Maritime Administration Guyana · Charity Magistrate’s Court

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Guyana officers charged with murder following MV Barima tragedy

    Three Guyanese officers, including Captain Kevin Price, face murder charges following the MV Barima maritime disaster.

  2. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    MV Barima crew remanded in jail as murder case is adjourned

    The captain and two crew members of the sunken MV Barima remain jailed on murder charges. Committal proceedings for the July 2026 ferry disaster are set for November 16.

Sources

bahamasspectator.com · barbadosgazette.com · demerarawaves.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · villagevoicenews.com