Ferry disaster in Guyana: missing names on passenger list cloud true death toll

The MV Barima sank off Guyana on July 18, 2026, killing at least two. Of 67 rescued, only 35 appeared on the manifest — a ship's official passenger list — which logged 133 aboard. Prime Minister Mark Phillips called the gap "deeply concerning." The captain and first engineer tested positive for cannabis and are in custody. A criminal investigation is underway.