Ferry Built in 1939 Sinks Off Guyana Months After Repair Funding Announced for Same Route

The MV Barima, built in 1939, sank off Guyana on July 19, 2026, carrying 116 passengers; eight have been rescued. In March 2026, Guyana's government announced over $440 million GYD for ferry repairs on the Georgetown–Port Kaituma route the Barima was servicing. A broader $11.2 billion GYD river transport budget was allocated in January. The fate of 108 passengers remains unknown.