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MV Barima Tragedy Deepens | Guyana News
Tragedy strikes Port Kaituma as the MV Barima capsizes, claiming young lives including brothers Omarius and Orwin Europe, sparking a wave of grief and urgent questions. Families mourn as 73 bodies are recovered, 69 identified, with over 30 funerals held. Search efforts stall in zero-visibility waters, while authorities scramble to account for 179 passengers. Political tensions rise as opposition challenges President Ali’s move to launch a Commission of Inquiry, citing lack of consultation. Critics also question the aging vessel’s deployment and safety, as crew members face drug tests and…
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