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Guyana’s government is rallying behind the families shattered by the deadliest maritime disaster in its history—the sinking of the MV Barima, which claimed 73 lives and left 30 missing. President Irfaan Ali pledged unwavering support, launching the Heart Initiative to deliver legal aid, mental health care, counseling, and child-focused assistance through a unified, multi-stakeholder effort. As salvage bids close and a shortlist emerges for recovering the vessel, a Commission of Inquiry prepares to begin public hearings in early September—its findings set to shape national safety reforms, all while officials face murder charges over the tragedy.

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