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APNU, WIN reject Ali’s unilateral inquiry into MV Barima ferry disaster
The MV Barima The parliamentary opposition of a A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and We Invest in Nationhood (WIN)...
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President to announce “independent” commission of inquiry into MV Barima ferry tragedy
President Irfaan Ali on Saturday said he would Sunday announce a five-member "independent" commission of inquiry into the sinking of...
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MV Barima’s confirmed death toll now 73, 30 unaccounted for
Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday evening said a total of 73 bodies have now been recovered with 69 of...
Read moreDetailsAPNU wants parliamentary terms for MV Barima tragedy inquiry commission
The parliamentary opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Friday asked House Speaker Manzoor Nadir to allow the National...
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OBITUARY: Ian McDonald, former GuySuCo official and literacy figure
Ian McDonald Former top executive management official of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) Ian McDonald has died, leaving behind a...
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Guyana says new US ‘forced labour tariff’ will not burden exporters
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud Guyanese exporters will not be disadvantaged by the United States (US) 12.5 percent tariff aimed at...
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US imposes 12.5 percent ‘forced-labour’ tariff on Guyana’s exports
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer Although Guyana said it was not importing goods produced by forced labour, the United...
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Activists mull constitutional case against police arrest at MV Barima vigil
A police officer arresting Sherlina Nageer Civil society activists, who were arrested Wednesday night as they were peacefully picketing at...
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Transparency Institute wants International Maritime Organisation to investigate MV Barima tragedy
Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc. (TIGI) on Thursday urged the government to ask the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to investigate...
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MV Barima tragedy: three now in custody, PM confirms 2 GDF helicopters down for repairs
Three staff members of the ill-fated MV Barima ferry are now in custody in connection with the incident that has...
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