KNKaieteur News‘One Guyana’ put to the test as Parliament yet to meet on MV Barima tragedyJul 26, 2026
Eight years after Suriname’s Parliament acted over murdered fishers, Bulkan says Guyana still has not convened Parliament on the MV Barima tragedy.
KNKaieteur NewsRobert Persaud seeks to reassure us, but about the wrong riskJul 26, 2026
Christopher Ram says Robert Persaud answered the wrong US tariff charge while Guyana still lacks a forced-labour import ban.
KNKaieteur NewsDon’t cry for me GuyanaJul 26, 2026
Guyana should stop the reprisals and launch a real inquiry into the MV Barima tragedy, Walker writes.
KNKaieteur NewsResource curse debate misses key distinction on institutionsJul 26, 2026
Roopnauth Hardyal says Chile shows growth can come without democratic institutions, and resource dominance matters just as much.
KWKiskadee WatchMV Barima tragedy may constitute violation of Article 25 of Universal Declaration of Human RightsJul 26, 2026
Standhope Williams says the MV Barima disaster may breach Article 25 rights by forcing Region One residents to travel in hopeless squalor.
GCGuyana ChronicleDiaspora stands with GuyanaJul 26, 2026
Harry K. Beharry says the MV Barima tragedy must bring both national mourning and tougher vessel safety checks.
GTGuyana TimesGuyana NY Consulate commended for vigil for MV Barima victimsJul 26, 2026
Vishnu Bisram says critics should stop politicising prayer vigils for MV Barima victims, including the Guyana NY Consulate's event.
GTGuyana TimesFire sprinkler systems to protect schools, hospitals & citizensJul 26, 2026
Vishul Ishwaridin says Guyana should require fire sprinklers in schools, hospitals and taller buildings before more lives are lost.
GTGuyana TimesTHE MV BARIMA – a Mercy Ship in 1964Jul 26, 2026
Dmitri Allicock says the sunken MV Barima was a historic lifeline in 1964 and now deserves a transparent forensic probe.
KWKiskadee WatchIndependent investigation must also be done as to why the Kaituma wharf remains unfinished after three yearsJul 26, 2026
Infrastructure & Development
Andre Brandli says the MV Barima inquiry must also probe why a G$1.4B Port Kaituma wharf is still unfinished after 3 years.
KWKiskadee WatchDecades of mismanagement at T&HD a betrayal of its historyJul 26, 2026
Lancelot Hyman says T&HD slid from audited accountability to 14 years without audits, missing assets and ballooning losses.
KWKiskadee WatchA national tragedy requiring serious long-term gov’t aid for damage caused to many familiesJul 26, 2026
The MV Barima disaster was a catastrophic government failure, Hunte writes, and grieving families need long-term state support.
KWKiskadee WatchSafety systems require constant review, upgradingJul 22, 2026KNKaieteur NewsLack of safety standards enforcementJul 26, 2026
Guyana keeps reacting after children die in fires and passengers drown, Bunbury writes, instead of enforcing modern safety standards.
KWKiskadee WatchAccountability behooves President Ali fires Minister EdghillJul 23, 2026KNKaieteur News‘Fire Edghill!’ – letter writer blames Minister for MV Barima disasterJul 26, 2026
Roger Ally says the MV Barima disaster and the idle US$12.7m Ma Lisha show Edghill should be fired for transport mismanagement.
GTGuyana TimesMYO extends condolences, support following capsizing of MV BarimaJul 23, 2026KNKaieteur NewsMYO extends condolences and support following the sinking of the MV BarimaJul 26, 2026
The MYO mourns the MV Barima victims, praises rescuers, and says Guyanese should unite and improve waterway safety.