MV BARIMA CAPTAIN, CHIEF MATE AND LOADING OFFICIAL REMANDED ON 72 MURDER CHARGES

What this source establishes

"Three individuals connected to the MV Barima ferry disaster have been remanded to prison following Guyana Police filing 72 murder charges related to the July 18 maritime tragedy" — fourth independent statement of the 72 figure, dated 28 July, the earliest surveyed. Names and ages consistent with all other outlets: Kevin Price 40; Rondell Dwayne Roberts 42; Delon Granderson 33, described as "Transport and Harbours Department loading official." "The charges were formally presented, though the men were not required to enter pleas due to the indictable nature of the offences. The case was transferred to Charity.

Key claims

• "Three individuals connected to the MV Barima ferry disaster have been remanded to prison following Guyana Police filing 72 murder charges related to the July 18 maritime tragedy" — fourth independent statement of the 72 figure, dated 28 July, the earliest surveyed.
• Names and ages consistent with all other outlets: Kevin Price 40; Rondell Dwayne Roberts 42; Delon Granderson 33, described as "Transport and Harbours Department loading official."
• "The charges were formally presented, though the men were not required to enter pleas due to the indictable nature of the offences. The case was transferred to Charity Magistrate's Court and adjourned until August 3, 2026, following legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions."
• Gives the complement as "approximately 179 passengers and crew" and the figures as "73 deaths, 76 survivors, and 30 unaccounted for."
• Courtroom quote: Price stated "I don't deserve this," while questioning why he faced murder charges.
• Does not explain how the 72 charges are distributed among the three accused.

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