Maritime
Two new GDF helicopters could not participate in sunken ferry search and rescue
The Bell 429 and Bell 407 that were acquired in November 2025. Two of the three recently-acquired Guyana Defence Force...
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Big wave slammed MV Barima, 67 rescued – Edghill
The children of crew member Richard Moe being briefed by public works minister Juan Edghill in the presence of MARAD...
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53 now rescued after ferry MV Barima capsized off Essequibo Coast
Fifty-three persons have been rescued after the 89-year-old ferry MV Barima capsized off the Essequibo Coast on its way to...
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BREAKING: North West ferry capsized off Guyana’s coast, 8 rescued so far
A search and rescue aircraft over the area where the MV Barima reported being in severe distress The MV BARIMA...
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Trinidad offers temporary ferry to ease cost of living in several CARICOM member states
Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley Trinidad and Tobago would be providing a ferry temporarily to transport mainly cargo among several...
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Collision protection installed at new Demerara River bridge
The Ministry of Public Works on Wednesday said a collision protection system has been installed at the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara...
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Canadian, Guyanese geospatial joint venture launched for energy, other industries
Canadian technology company Altomaxx and Guyanese geospatial solutions provider Dragonfly Solutions Group Inc. on Thursday launched their Energy Services Solutions...
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Caribbean Port State Control flags inspection concerns
Chairman of Caribbean Port State Control, Michel Amafo The Caribbean Port State Control (CPSC) has high on its agenda ocean-going...
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Two dead in Cuyuni River boat collision
Two persons are now dead following a boat mishap last Thursday in the Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Tapir...
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Guyana, Suriname presidents discuss use of Corentyne River, fisheries
President Irfaan Ali flanked by agriculture minister, Zulfikar Mustapha (left) and foreign affairs minister Hugh Todd. Inset are Suriname's President,...
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