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MV Barima Disaster and Political Fallout | Guyana News
Over 100 dead after the MV Barima ferry disaster, with 53 bodies recovered and 50 still missing—opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed is demanding Public Works Minister Juan Edghill’s resignation, accusing him of negligence and political interference. The passenger manifest was revised from 116 to 179 after security footage, and the vessel’s 87-year-old condition has sparked outrage. Edghill avoids direct response, while Prime Minister Mark Phillips calls the demands political noise. Other groups, including the Amerindian Peoples Association and APNU/Alliance for Change MPs, join the call for…
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