President Ali continues direct support to persons affected by MV Barima tragedy
Guyana Chronicle · Staff Reporter
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The state-owned Chronicle reports President Ali remained at the Charity waterfront with families, and that the search area was expanded by 400 square miles as far as Waini Point, with 16 vessels deployed. It cites the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre as confirming 76 rescued and 53 bodies recovered as of Tuesday 21 July. It says officials disclosed the captain and another crew member tested positive for cannabis and were arrested, and that CCTV review put 179 people aboard against a manifest listing 116 passengers and 17 crew.
| Outlet | Guyana Chronicle |
|---|---|
| Author | Staff Reporter |
| Published | 22 July 2026 |
| Type | Guyanese press |
| Genre | — |
| Archive reference | 2026-07-22_guyana-chronicle_president-ali-continues-direct-support-to-persons-affected-by-mv-barima-tragedy.md |
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