Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Guyana ferry captain, crew charged with murder
A ferry called the MV Barima sank in Guyana on July 18 while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
The ferry was very old, 87 years old.
The captain and two crew members were charged with murder because many people died.
The ferry was carrying 179 people, but only 76 were rescued.
The government is investigating the accident, and some people want the ministers in charge to resign because they think they did something wrong.
Captain Kevin Price and crew members Rondell Dwayne Roberts and Delon Granderson charged with murder.
Ferry MV Barima capsized on July 18, killing 73 and leaving 30 missing.
179 people were on board, 76 were rescued.
Captain and two crew members tested positive for marijuana.
Opposition lawmakers call for the resignation of Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar.
- Who
- Captain Kevin Price, Rondell Dwayne Roberts, Delon Granderson
- What
- Murder charges filed against captain and crew members of capsized ferry
- When
- July 18 (incident), July 28 (charges filed)
- Where
- Georgetown, Guyana
- Why
- The ferry capsized, resulting in 73 deaths and 30 missing
Government Accountability
Opposition Criticism
Resignation Calls
Government Accountability
The government is conducting a thorough investigation and has set up a commission of inquiry.
Opposition Criticism
Opposition lawmakers demand the resignation of Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar.
- Date of Incident
- July 18
- Location of Incident
- Between Georgetown and Port Kaituma
- Number of Fatalities
- 73
- Number of Missing
- 30
- Number of Rescued
- 76
- Total Passengers on Board
- 179
- Vessel Name
- MV Barima
- Vessel Age
- 87 years