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Two Guyanese companies and a Netherlands-based firm have submitted bids to salvage the MV Barima, a passenger and cargo ferry that sank off the coast of Guyana, claiming the lives of about 100 persons.
According to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), the companies that submitted bids are Industrial Fabrication Inc., BK International Inc., and KMS BV.
Industrial Fabrication Inc, also known as InFab, was founded in 2003 by Jerry Max Goueia and Dyland Fields, according to its website. The company proposes to salvage the ferry at a cost of $1,895,000,000.
BK International Inc, founded by Brian Tiwarie, operates across several sectors, including sea defence, civil and commercial construction, marine transportation, and aviation. The company proposes to salvage the ferry at a cost of $1,034,000,000.
KMS BV is a registered commercial ship owner and manager based in Vijfhuizen, Netherlands which is proposing to salvage the MV Barima at a cost of $2,035,100,000.
NPTAB opened the bids on Monday. Companies were initially invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to retrieve the vessel, which sank off the Essequibo Coast on July 18, 2026. The government had not disclosed how many companies submitted EOIs but noted that they would be shortlisted and invited to submit bids.
In the tender advertisement published by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), it was explained that the MV Barima is a passenger and cargo ferry of approximately 38.6 metres (m) in length overall, 8.9m in beam, and 2.9m in depth, registered in Georgetown, Guyana, and fitted with twin Caterpillar C18 diesel main engines and Caterpillar diesel generator sets.
According to the Department, the vessel is presently lying as a wreck in approximate positions: Latitude 07° 28′.213 North, Longitude 058° 23′.443 West, in water depths of about 13-15 metres (42-49 feet).
“Visibility at the wreck site is poor, and strong currents and tidal streams may be encountered at times, necessitating suitably robust procedures and equipment for safe operations… The Contractor must propose methods and sequences for all stages of the operation,” the ad detailed.
To this end, MARAD said it is seeking reputable salvage companies with a proven track record of successful vessel salvage operations in Guyanese or wider Caribbean waters, particularly environments characterised by strong currents and restricted visibility.
Moreover, proposals must include a description of the proposed technical approach for the MV Barima salvage, with emphasis on the measures to protect and document forensic evidence for use by the Commission of Inquiry that was set up to probe the tragedy. Additionally, companies were asked to specify environmental protection measures.
MV Barima was en route to Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini), with 179 persons onboard when it capsized and sank off the Essequibo Coast on the night July 18.
The three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees who were charged with murder over the tragedy were further remanded to prison on Monday, as the court set November 16 for the commencement of paper committal proceedings. The matter was heard before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court.
Those charged were captain Kevin Price, called “KP”, 40, of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara (ECD); chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, 42, of Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD); and goods superintendent Delon Granderson, 33, of Fellowship, West Coast Demerara (WCB).
President Dr Irfaan Ali has since established a five-member Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to examine, among other things, the circumstances surrounding the sinking, regulatory oversight and the emergency response. Meanwhile, DPP Ali has maintained that the CoI will not interfere with the criminal proceedings, noting that both processes can proceed simultaneously.

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Dear Editor,
The recent two-day Cabinet outreach led by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali across Region 10 represents a powerful demonstration of the PPP/C government’s commitment and determination to take development, decision-making, and public services directly to the people across the length and breadth of Guyana. Rather than governing from their offices in Georgetown, the President and his Cabinet fanned out across region 10, which included Linden, the Mines, and the Upper Demerara Villages-Muritaro, Malali, Great Falls, 47 miles, 58 miles, Mabura, Ituni, Kwakwani, and the Upper Berbice River villages.
The outreach also builds on the Government’s earlier Region 10 engagement led by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, where hundreds of residents raised matters involving housing, land regularization, infrastructure development, contracts, sports facilities, housing allocation, NIS, Old Age Pension, and social assistance among other issues.
The significance of President Ali’s visit goes beyond the physical presence of the Cabinet ; he outlined the next phase of development for Region 10, especially concerning connectivity to Northern Brazil , where he emphasized :
• economic diversification;
• agriculture and agro-processing;
• housing and community development;
• small and medium-sized businesses;
• tourism;
• infrastructure and transportation;
• youth and women’s economic empowerment;
• improved public services;
• investment and job creation; and
• stronger connectivity between Linden, the hinterland, and the wider national economy.

In Coomacka, President Ali spoke directly about transforming Linden and Region 10 into a stronger productive base while stressing that development must be interconnected rather than treated as isolated projects, and all have to work together to achieve this objective. His vision is particularly important for a region whose economy has historically been heavily associated with bauxite and mining.
One of the most significant announcements coming out of the outreach is the proposal to establish two dedicated business districts in Linden-one on the Wismar shore and the other on the Mackenzie shore. President Ali said the facilities are intended to bring businesses together in organized commercial spaces while providing opportunities for training, support, and access to financing. Another major element of the President’s vision is the transformation of Linden into a hub for food production and agro-processing.
President Ali went on to outline plans to expand poultry production, major swine production, cold-storage facilities, and other value-added activities. He also pointed to financing opportunities through the Guyana Development Bank. This is particularly significant because it connects Region 10 to Guyana’s wider objective of reducing dependence on imported food while creating new economic opportunities outside the traditional mining sector.
Addressing residents of Victory Valley and surrounding areas, President Ali said that if residents believe they have already witnessed transformation in Linden, they have not yet seen the scale of transformation that lies ahead. He also highlighted substantial Government spending and improvements in health, education, social protection, agriculture, and infrastructure in Region 10.
According to figures presented during the outreach, Government investments included more than $6.7 billion in education, over $20 billion in health, nearly $13 billion in social protection, and almost $10 billion in agriculture, alongside extensive public works and housing initiatives, where, over the last five years, over $120 billion was expended in Region 10.
A particularly important aspect of the President’s new economic vision is the emphasis on youth and women ‘s development. The region possesses a large pool of young people with skills and ambition. What is needed is an economic environment capable of converting those skills into business ownership, employment, and wealth creation. President Ali also pointed to major transportation and connectivity initiatives, including improvements to roads and broader corridors linking Linden with other parts of Guyana, the hinterland, and regional markets.

The strongest political and administrative message from the outreach is the direct contact between the Government and the people. I witnessed how the citizens were pleased to interact with President Ali, his Ministers, Government Officials, and the technical staff. During the engagement, some of the issues that were raised were dealt with on the spot, and the other issues will be addressed. However, two of the main concerns raised during the outreach were water and electricity, where some areas were not getting adequate water supply, and suggestions and plans were made to address the water issue and the other issue of steady power outages, especially on the Wismar shore.
However, Minister Indar publicly addressed the present issue of the current power consumption being utilized and the mechanisms being put in place to satisfy the present and future projected energy consumption.
The constant power outages on the Wismar shore have more to do with the condition of its transmission and distribution network, and that will have to be addressed. The Government would be looking for the support of the residents on the Wismar shore in addressing this problem, and please don’t allow those negative political elements who cannot help you to fool or misguide you regarding this issue. They don’t care about you, only your support for them. If they truly cared, they would not have voted down the Amaila Falls Hydro project, which would have supplied 165 MW of power to the grid around 2017.

I must say that all the meetings with President Ali and his Cabinet were very successful, including the last meeting held at Christiansburg with the Honourable Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who grew up in that area, and Honourable Charles Ramson, which was well attended.

Finally, let me take this opportunity to thank all our local leaders who helped make this outreach successful. Let’s work together to build a better life for all of us. Long live His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Honourable Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Ministers, and all Guyanese. God bless Guyana.

Thank you
Andrew Forsythe
– PPP Regional
Coordinator
Region 10

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President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday concluded his official three-day State visit to Qatar with discussions on air connectivity, education and potential cooperation with Qatar Airways and the Qatar Foundation.
Ali said he met with Qatar Airways Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al Khater to explore the possibility of establishing Guyana as a destination for both passenger and cargo services.

The discussions come as Guyana seeks to strengthen its economic and investment ties with Qatar and position the country as a strategic logistics and storage hub in the Western Hemisphere.
The potential Qatar Airways connection could also support Guyana’s growing commercial links with the Middle East and provide additional opportunities for the movement of passengers and cargo between the two countries.
The President also toured Education City in Al Rayyan, including the 40,000-seat Education City Stadium, which was one of the venues used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ali also met with Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Foundation, and toured the Foundation’s campus, also known as the Education Center.
According to Ali, discussions with Sheikha Hind also highlighted the Qatar Foundation’s work in education and its efforts to empower women in Qatar and internationally.
The engagements form part of Ali’s three-day state visit to Qatar, which has focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in investment, energy, food security, infrastructure, technology, education and other areas of mutual interest.
On Tuesday, Ali held official talks with Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the Amiri Diwan in Doha.
During those talks, the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations, expanding investment cooperation and other areas of mutual interest.
The discussions followed a series of meetings Ali held with senior Qatari officials earlier in the visit.
The President met Qatar’s Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani to discuss opportunities for cooperation in food security, mining, digitisation and infrastructure, as well as ways to strengthen partnerships between the private sectors of Guyana and Qatar.
He also met Qatar’s Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, with discussions including potential collaboration between the Qatar Development Bank and the Guyana Development Bank, as well as investment opportunities.
Energy cooperation was also discussed during a meeting with Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al Kaabi.
Meanwhile, Ali’s meeting with Qatar’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie focused on climate change, global biodiversity and potential partnerships involving carbon credits.
The President also met Qatar’s Minister of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs, Ghanem bin Shaheen Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, with discussions covering education, culture and heritage.
Ali also met with Mohammed Saif al-Sowaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), shortly after arriving in Doha on Sunday.
QIA is pursuing a US$350 million hospitality and real estate development in Georgetown and is examining other investment opportunities in Guyana. The project, signed in August 2025, is planned for a 30-acre site and is expected to include a luxury hotel, commercial spaces, residential units, sports facilities and public green spaces.
The latest visit follows an April 2026 telephone conversation between Ali and Sheikh Tamim, during which the two leaders discussed opportunities in investment, food security, energy security and technology.
During that conversation, Ali positioned Guyana as an important destination for Qatar based on its geographic and market position, while the Amir expressed Qatar’s interest in expanding cooperation in investment, human capital development, technology, food security and critical infrastructure.
The current visit also builds on Ali’s previous visit to Doha in May 2023, when he held meetings with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari.
During that visit, Ali outlined Guyana’s development plans, including its focus on climate, energy and food security, and highlighted potential Qatari private sector involvement in hospitality, ecotourism, energy services and infrastructure.
Guyana and Qatar established diplomatic relations in 1996, with bilateral ties expanding in recent years through high-level engagements, agreements on economic and technical cooperation, the opening of diplomatic offices and increased Qatari commercial interest in Guyana.

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The Guyana Police Force’s decision to revoke the fitness certificates of 16 motor vehicles found operating with illegal-coloured lights in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is a justified step in enforcing the country’s traffic laws and protecting road users.
The White Light Campaign, conducted by ranks of Regional Police Division Two on Friday, resulted in 14 traffic violations being recorded, with 11 tickets and three summonses issued. No arrests were made. More importantly, the exercise confirmed that despite repeated warnings from the authorities, some motorists continue to disregard the legal requirements governing vehicle lighting.
The action by the Police Force should be viewed within the wider context of road safety and compliance with the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. Vehicle lighting are intended to ensure that motorists can see clearly and that vehicles can be properly identified by other road users, particularly at night.
The continued use of unauthorised coloured lights can create confusion and reduce the ability of road users to distinguish between different types of vehicles and their movements. Such practices become particularly concerning on roadways where visibility is already affected by darkness, weather conditions, traffic congestion or other hazards.
Repeated warnings without meaningful enforcement can also undermine respect for traffic regulations. Where motorists knowingly continue to violate the law after being cautioned, stronger enforcement measures become necessary. The revocation of fitness certificates sends a message that compliance with vehicle standards is a requirement, rather than an option.
The Police Force must therefore be supported in conducting these targeted exercises, provided that enforcement remains consistent, lawful and applies equally to all motorists. Traffic regulations cannot be effective if violations are tolerated simply because they have become common.
However, enforcement should not stop with motorists.
The continued appearance of illegal lighting devices on vehicles raises an equally important question, how are such products entering the local market in the first place?
The Customs Authority should examine the importation of vehicle lighting products that are prohibited or unsuitable for use on Guyana’s roadways. Greater attention at the point of entry could help prevent illegal equipment from reaching retailers, distributors and motorists. If particular types of lights are known to be prohibited under the traffic laws, there should be stronger mechanisms to identify and intercept such products before they are distributed.
Businesses dealing in automotive products should be expected to understand the legal requirements governing the goods being placed on the market. Where an importer or distributor knowingly sells lighting devices that are illegal for use on public roads, appropriate fines and other penalties should be considered.
Such measures would address the problem further upstream instead of leaving the Police Force to deal repeatedly with the consequences on the road. A motorist who purchases an illegal lighting device should not be the only party facing enforcement when the product was deliberately imported and sold despite its prohibited use.
A coordinated approach involving the Police Force, Customs Authority and businesses involved in the automotive trade would provide a more effective response. Public education also remains important, particularly in ensuring that motorists understand which lighting configurations are permitted and the safety concerns associated with unauthorised devices.
The Region Two operation should serve as a reminder that traffic enforcement cannot be selective or temporary. Repeated warnings have had limited effect in preventing the illegal use of coloured lights, making sustained enforcement necessary.
Road safety depends on compliance with established standards and the Police Force’s action against non-compliant vehicles is warranted, however the objective must be to prevent illegal equipment from reaching the road in the first place. Stronger scrutiny at the importation level within the commercial supply chain and appropriate penalties for those knowingly facilitating the sale of prohibited lighting devices would complement police enforcement and help create safer roadways.

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The Berbice Cricket Board’s KSM First-Division Super50 round-robin tournament will commence on Saturday, September 12, with matches being played at several venues across Berbice.
According to the BCB, the competition will provide players with valuable match practice ahead of next month’s Guyana Cricket Board Senior Inter-County tournament. Matches will begin at 9:30hrs and will be played under Cricket West Indies and International Cricket Council Super50 regulations.
The participating clubs have been divided into four groups, each headed by a top-seeded team. The team finishing with the most points in each group will advance to the semifinals. Net run rate will determine the group winner if teams finish level on points.
In Group A, Rose Hall Town will face UCCA at the Number 69 Ground on September 12, while Police have a bye. Rose Hall Town will then host Police at Area H on September 19, before UCCA oppose Police at the Number 69 Ground on September 26.
Group B will begin with Albion facing Skeldon at the Skeldon Ground on September 12, with Port Mourant receiving a bye. Albion will host Port Mourant on September 19, while Port Mourant will entertain Skeldon on September 26.
West Berbice and Blairmont will meet at the Blairmont Ground in the opening Group C fixture on September 12, while Tucber Park sit out the first round. West Berbice will then play Tucber Park at the Bush Lot Ground on September 19, before Blairmont and Tucber Park meet at the Blairmont Ground on September 26.
Four teams will contest Group D, with two matches scheduled in each round. Cotton Tree will host Berbice River on September 12, while Rose Hall Canje will welcome Young Warriors.
On September 19, Rose Hall Canje will host Berbice River, and Young Warriors will face Cotton Tree at the Young Warriors Ground. The group stage will conclude on September 26, when Young Warriors host Berbice River and Cotton Tree entertain Rose Hall Canje.
A victory will earn a team 12 points, while four points will be awarded for a washed-out match. Tied games will be decided by a Super Over.
The tournament will be played with white balls and coloured clothing. Each club will be allowed to field only one non-Berbician, while players cannot represent more than one club during the competition.
Teams must comply with all decisions made by the BCB during the tournament, with failure to do so potentially resulting in disqualification. Clubs have also been urged to uphold the true spirit of the game throughout the competition.

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The paper committal proceedings in the deadly October 2025 Mobil Service Station bombing case continued on Wednesday, with no-case submissions filed for three of the four accused before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The submissions were filed on behalf of Venezuelan nationals Jhonny Boodram and Alexander Bettencourt, as well as Guyanese-Venezuelan national Krystal LaCruz.
Attorney Melvin Duke represents Bettencourt, while Boodram is represented by attorney Mikel Puran. LaCruz is represented by attorney Tifane Rutherford.
However, attorney Shellon Boyce of the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic told the court that no-case submissions would not be filed on behalf of Venezuelan national Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo.
Poedemo, whom the prosecution has described as the alleged mastermind behind the attack, is therefore the only accused for whom no submissions have been filed.
The four accused appeared virtually before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty.
Prosecutor Mandel Moore, Police Senior Advisor and Attorney-at-Law, requested time to respond to the defence submissions, prompting the magistrate to adjourn the matter to October 19.
The latest development follows a request by the defence in July for additional time to prepare written legal arguments challenging the sufficiency of the prosecution’s evidence.
At the July 15 hearing, the court granted the request and fixed September 9 for the defence submissions. Moore was also told he would be given time to prepare the prosecution’s response.
The prosecution had formally closed its case on July 8, after tendering its final batch of documentary evidence, including additional video recordings and 43 photographs depicting the Mobil Service Station at the corner of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown and the surrounding area.
Since the proceedings began in early June, the prosecution has presented extensive evidence, including witness statements, forensic and DNA reports from specialists in India, photographs, documentary exhibits and numerous video recordings gathered during the investigation.
The case is proceeding by way of a paper committal, where the magistrate reviews the documentary evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against the accused.
Unlike a preliminary inquiry, no oral testimony is heard during a paper committal.
Poedemo is charged under Section 3(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act with allegedly placing and detonating an explosive device with the intention of threatening Guyana’s security and sovereignty or terrorising the public.
His co-accused, Bettencourt, Boodram and LaCruz, are charged with aiding and abetting the alleged terrorist act. The charges arise from the October 26, 2025 explosion at the Mobil Service Station at the corner of Regent and King Streets in Georgetown.
The bombing claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne, who was inside a vehicle with family members when the explosion occurred.
She later died from the injuries sustained in the blast, while several of her relatives were also hurt. The explosion further damaged nearby buildings and vehicles.
The four accused remain on remand as the court considers the evidence presented by the prosecution.
Under the paper committal process, they are not required to enter pleas, with the magistrate ultimately to determine whether the evidence is sufficient for them to stand trial in the High Court in Demerara.
Following consideration of the defence and prosecution’s written submissions, Magistrate McGusty will determine whether a prima facie case has been established against the four accused.
If the court finds that sufficient evidence exists, the accused will be committed to stand trial in the High Court. If the prosecution fails to meet that threshold, they will be discharged.
The quartet is among seven persons who were initially charged in connection with the bombing, with the current proceedings concerning four of them.

2 discharged
In April, Guyanese nationals Ramesh Pramdeo and Wayne Correia were freed after Magistrate Alisha George, sitting at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, upheld no-case submissions made by attorney Bernard Da Silva.
The magistrate found that there was insufficient evidence to commit the two men to trial.
As a result of the ruling, the two men were discharged.
However, Venezuelan national Jennifer Rodriguez, who was jointly charged with Pramdeo and Correia, was committed to stand trial in the High Court on a charge of aiding and abetting terrorism.
Magistrate George ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against Rodriguez, warranting her committal to the High Court.
Rodriguez was refused bail and remains on remand pending trial at the next practicable sitting of the Demerara Criminal Assizes.
Investigators have alleged that Poedemo entered Guyana illegally by boat from Venezuela hours before the attack and admitted to bringing the explosive device into the country.
Police also alleged that he identified himself as a member of the Venezuelan Syndicato gang known as “Organisation R.”
The Government of Guyana has previously indicated that it intends to seek the death penalty against anyone convicted in the case under Guyana’s anti-terrorism laws, which provide for capital punishment where a terrorist act results in death.

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…firefighters praised of containing blaze to 1 building

A fire of unknown origin on Wednesday has ripped through Regent Household Electronics located along Regent Road, Bourda, Georgetown, leaving millions in losses. The fire reportedly started just after 13:00h, and after hours of battling the blaze, the firefighters were able to contain it to one location.

Several nearby buildings also received some damage due to the heat and water. At the scene, Deputy Chief Fire Office Dwayne Scotland related that the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) received that report of a fire at Regent Street between Light and Albert Streets, Georgetown, at about 13:03h. Within three minutes of that report, several tenders and firefighters went into operation.
“We have four water tenders and four water bowsers… these were from Central, Campbellville and West Ruimveldt, so we had maximum resources to tackle the blaze…the bowsers carry more water than the tenders, so that helped with putting out and containing the blaze,” Scotland added.
Further, he added that upon arrival, the top floor of the building was completely engulfed in flames. However, tapping into an open water source, the fire was contained to one building. Scotland added that the Guyana Police Force arrived at the scene and would have cordoned off the area, which gave the firefighters the space needed to tackle the blaze.
On this note, Acting Traffic Officer for Division 4 ‘A’, R. Clarke urged motorists to comply with traffic ranks while adding that several streets are in close proximity to the fire. These include Regent and Cummings Street; Regent and Light Street; Regent and Albert Street; North Road and Light; and several others.
Meanwhile, the owner of the establishment, Shaheed Hamid, who was seemingly devastated, could not say what started the blaze but related that this was the second major fire at the said location.
The last was back in 2009, when a fire ripped through the building, reducing everything to ashes. This time around, it’s the same scenario as nothing was salvaged. Regent Household Electronics was a retail store that sold mostly household appliances and electronics.
Nevertheless, Hamid stated that after the fire was spotted, the staff members were immediately evacuated to safety. With respect to damage, while he could not give a fire, he is sure that it runs into the hundreds of millions.
Manager of Brans Electronic, Eon Jacks, however, told the media that while his store was a short distance away from the burning building, he and his staff started to soak the building, adding that it was a scary experience. He commended the GFS for their quick response and the manner in which they executed their duties to contain the blaze.
Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, shared similar sentiments, praising the firefighters for an excellent job. “There were many other business people who felt very nervous about whether the other building would catch fire… I am very happy that the firefighters did a good job in curtailing the fire to one location,” he added.
Further, he stated that after speaking with the affected people, they had their insurance up to date but
at the same time added that the fire would affect other businesses in the area. He added that the Council would also assist in whatever way it could.
Back in 2009, a fire gutted three businesses, including a clothing store, Household Plus and Electronics (now renamed Regent Household Electronics), and DM Beauty World. Then, the fire had started on the upper flat of the Household Plus and Electronics store and quickly spread to a clothing boutique owned by Hamid’s wife and then to DM Beauty World.
The damage was estimated at more than $100 million. The fire had been reported and detected when a staff member went to start that generator after experiencing a power failure.

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