MV Barima Sinking Triggers Maritime Crackdown | Guyana News

The MV Barima sank Saturday night, sparking a national outcry and forcing the Prime Minister to announce sweeping reforms to maritime safety. A damning investigation revealed the vessel was overloaded — carrying 179 people instead of the listed 116 — and its captain tested positive for drugs. Two crew members, including the captain, were found with cannabis after rescue. The PM vowed to overhaul ferry operations, enforce strict loading and ticketing rules, and hold everyone accountable — from captains to regulators — to prevent future tragedies. 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/75d3a5d21640ea1d