Call for Edghill's Resignation After MV Barima Tragedy | Guyana News

The MV Barima, a 87-year-old ferry, capsized in Guyana’s deadliest maritime disaster, killing 73 and leaving dozens missing. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill faces mounting pressure to resign after initially downplaying overload concerns, then admitting the passenger manifest was inaccurate. Opposition groups, indigenous leaders, and activists are demanding his immediate removal, citing global precedents where ministers stepped down after similar tragedies. Some protesters were arrested during a memorial, but later released. Calls for criminal charges are growing, with critics arguing ministerial accountability must be upheld in a Westminster system to ensure impartial investigations. As recovery continues and the death toll climbs, questions loom over how such an aging vessel was permitted to sail — sparking a national reckoning on safety and oversight in Guyana’s transport sector. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f0a194883df8c8e