Mark Phillips

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill of Guyana is in the news due to a recent maritime incident. On Saturday night, the MV Barima, a ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew, issued a distress call and subsequently capsized near Iron Punt while en route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The vessel sank off the coast of Guyana, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. Minister Edghill confirmed the incident and stated that eight people had been rescued initially, with ongoing efforts to locate the remaining passengers and crew. The sinking of the MV Barima highlights critical issues concerning maritime safety and emergency response within Guyana. Minister Edghill's involvement underscores the government's immediate attention to the disaster and the efforts to manage the crisis and provide updates to the public.