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MV Barima Ferry Capsizes, Death Toll Reaches 41, Crew Detained

7/22/2026

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The MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana Saturday night, raising the death toll to at least 41.
Search teams recovered 14 bodies, rescued 69 people and left 83 missing.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the captain and a crew member were detained after testing positive for marijuana.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips pledged that anyone found negligent or criminally responsible will face the full force of the law.

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The MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana Saturday night, raising the death toll to at least 41.
Search teams recovered 14 bodies, rescued 69 people and left 83 missing.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the captain and a crew member were detained after testing positive for marijuana.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips pledged that anyone found negligent or criminally responsible will face the full force of the law.