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Guyana Launches Safety Audit After MV Barima Tragedy | Jamaica News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Guyana’s president has launched a high-stakes safety overhaul after the tragic sinking of the MV Barima, which claimed 72 lives and left 30 missing. A new three-person audit team—led by maritime veterans including a former department head, a defense force colonel, and a ship surveyor—is now tasked with auditing every vessel’s compliance to prevent future disasters. This follows the swearing in of a five-member inquiry commission to investigate the cause of the country’s worst maritime tragedy, as authorities remain tight-lipped on search efforts while pushing for systemic reforms to restore public trust in water travel. 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/b608145e8cadd6a8