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Captain and Crew Charged in Barima Tragedy | Guyana News
Three crew members from the MV Barima — Captain Kevin Price, Chief Mate Rondell Roberts, and Goods Superintendent Delon Granderson — have been charged with murder following the ship’s sinking on July 18, 2026. All three are survivors and are receiving psychosocial support while in custody, as emphasized by Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The tragedy claimed 73 lives, with 30 still missing, and 76 rescued. An independent Commission of Inquiry will run parallel to the legal proceedings, ensuring a full investigation into the disaster’s causes without interference. The nation grapples with grief…
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