MV Barima Search Expands Amid Safety Scrutiny | Guyana News

The search for victims of the MV Barima capsizing has expanded to 32 additional square miles, with 17 state assets including aircraft and boats working around the clock. Seventy-three bodies have been recovered, 69 identified. Crews are clearing debris to prep for potential vessel righting, though murky waters slow progress. No new bodies found in latest dives, but officials hope righting the 1938 ferry may yield more discoveries. Delays in Port Kaituma upgrades forced the older ferry to remain in service, and questions linger over its changing certified capacity. The government vows to enforce safety rules, with an inquiry pending to recommend reforms. A specialized vessel aided recovery before returning to Georgetown. Cabinet skipped a formal meeting to focus on search, recovery, and funerals. An independent inquiry will follow recovery’s end. The Prime Minister rejected calls for ministerial resignations, noting such decisions rest with the President, and framed the crisis as a national recovery effort. 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/68e5e9c0a5fca234