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Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

A ferry carrying 133 people capsized near Guyana's coast. Authorities managed to rescue 67 individuals; however, dozens are still missing and feared drowned. It's been revealed that crew members tested positive for marijuana, and issues such as inaccurate passenger lists and an overloaded vessel are under examination.

The Economic Times

Guyana ferry disaster: Dozens feared dead as captain and crew test positive for marijuana

Captain and crew members arrested as search and rescue continues

The Independent UK

Ferry capsizes off Guyana, 66 people still missing

GEORGETOWN (GUYANA) - An aging ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, with 67 saved and rescue teams searching for the rest, officials said Sunday.

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Huge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

Authorities launch criminal investigation after passenger list – showing more than 100 passengers – was found to be inaccurate, complicating rescue efforts

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A ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 53 rescued as search continues

Authorities in Guyana say a ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew has capsized

The Independent UK

Passenger ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off the coast of Guyana

A distress call by the MV Barima to the coast guard was made just after 11pm local time. The vessel is said to be equipped with 250 life jackets, two rigid life boats and six inflatable life crafts.

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WI vs NZ Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, check predicted playing 11, pitch and weather forecast

West Indies vs New Zealand Playing 11: The West Indies and New Zealand series stands tied at one win apiece. Both teams prepare for the decisive third ODI match on Friday. The Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the crucial encounter. The pitch is expected to favor bowlers, offering a…

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WI vs NZ, 2nd ODI 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch West Indies vs New Zealand clash in India; check match time, venue & streaming details

West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Playing 11: West Indies achieved a dominant seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI. The hosts displayed confident batting during their successful chase of the target. New Zealand began strongly but experienced a late collapse, losing momentum. The West Indies team…

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This Analyst Just Upgraded Chevron Stock. Here's Why.

Chevron stock inched up on Friday as Wolfe Research upgraded it to "Outperform." Here’s why the firm’s analyst turned bullish on CVX shares.

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India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shock

India's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost spot market purchases and forge deals with trading houses for diversified sourcing. This strategic shift aims to secure energy supplies and mitigate losses, with new avenues opening from Guyana,…

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Mavenir Powers Launch of My ENet App, Unifying Mobile, Broadband and IPTV for Guyana's ENet Subscribers

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network software provider, today announced the launch of My ENet App, a unified digital platform developed for Guyana's multi-service operator ENet.The app brings together mobile voice, SMS, data, broadband, fixed line and IPTV into a single, seamless digital experience…

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Brazilian police rescue 108 Cuban migrants at the northern border and arrest 5 alleged smugglers

Brazilian police have rescued more than 100 Cuban migrants from human smugglers at the northern border with Guyana

The Independent UK

The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

SPECIAL REPORT: After Curacao did what most assumed was impossible, Will Castle delves deep into one of football’s unknown nations, Guyana, to uncover what it takes to chase such an unlikely dream of World Cup qualification

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The US turns to Guyana’s bauxite in its latest push for Latin America's resources

The U.S. is turning its attention to Guyana's bauxite for business opportunities

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Venezuela soon to become America's 51st state? Here's truth to Donald Trump's shocking remarks

Donald Trump has made similar comments about Canada. Rodríguez went on to say that Venezuelan and U.S. officials have been in touch and are working on “cooperation and understanding.”

The Independent UK

Venezuela’s acting president pushes back on Trump’s 51st state remarks

Venezuela is ‘not a colony, but a free country’, she added

The Independent UK

Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was 'fraudulently' taken in colonial era

Venezuela insists a mineral-rich region of Guyana was “fraudulently” taken in the 19th century

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Guyana and Venezuela return to UN court to settle historic dispute over valuable border region

Guyana has argued at the International Court of Justice that 70% of its territory is at stake in a historic border dispute with Venezuela over a swath of jungle that is rich in resources

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A pin worn by Venezuela’s acting President has sparked an international row

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez wore the pin when she visited Barbados on Monday

The Guardian - US

Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse

Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running water

The Guardian - UK

Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime review – shipwrecked Ophelia points the path to freedom

This illuminating exhibition traces the British Guyanese artist’s faltering first steps of painting with a social conscience to his escape from London to New York and abstraction

The Independent UK

A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up

LiveScience

3 rivers merge into striking half-and-half waterway in Guyana — Earth from space

A 2023 satellite photo highlights the point where a trio of rivers converges in Guyana. One of the waterways has been significantly altered by mining waste, creating a striking color contrast.

Fortune

Big Oil embraces exploration outside of the Americas again as Chevron enters Libya

American Big Oil is returning to countries in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond to find new sources of oil and gas.

The Times of India

Who is Vikash Ramkissoon? Guyana MP whose Hindi speech in Parliament went viral

A debate in Guyana’s Parliament took an unexpected turn when Member of Parliament Vikash Ramkissoon responded in fluent Hindi after an opposition lawmaker questioned his knowledge of the language.

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