AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Disaster: The MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana’s Atlantic coast near the Pomeroon River, with 67 people rescued so far and dozens still missing as search-and-rescue continues. Passenger-List Crisis: Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says the manifest is not a true reflection of who was onboard, complicating efforts to account for the missing. Criminal Probe: Authorities report major operational breaches, including that the captain and first engineer tested positive for cannabis, and police custody has been reported for crew members. Government Response: Prime Minister Mark Phillips says the operation will continue in daylight and that emergency family assistance centres have been set up for relatives. Regional Solidarity: CARICOM and leaders across the region have expressed condolences and support, praising rescue teams working in difficult conditions. Sports: Guyana U-19s beat Leeward Islands U-19s by 121 runs in CWI Rising Stars, while Plaisance FC won the EDFA Youth Ensemble U13 title. Cricket Development: NAGICO Insurances and GSL launched a developmental scholarship linking a young Caribbean player to the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
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