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MV Barima Salvage Sparks Political Tension | Guyana News
The MV Barima, an 87-year-old ferry that sank in July, is sparking a costly and politically charged salvage effort—estimated at $8–10 million—with families initially requesting the wreck remain undisturbed but later backing its recovery. The government has launched a formal tender for bids, demanding expertise in Caribbean’s treacherous waters, while Attorney General Anil Nandlall accuses opposition leaders of weaponizing the tragedy for political gain. Despite an earlier offer to raise the vessel free of charge, the government insists on its own process, citing technical complexity and the…
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