Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
A ferry carrying 116 passengers sank off Guyana's coast near Iron Pont early today, with eight rescued so far. The MV Barima capsized during its Georgetown to Port Kaituma route after a distress call at 23:01 local time triggered a search operation involving state and private vessels. The 1939-built ferry was equipped with 250 life jackets and multiple life crafts.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 09:20 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC
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