Guyana Ferry Disaster Reveals Long-Term Off-Books Ticket Sales at State Terminals

After Guyana's MV Barima capsized July 18 with 179 aboard, 32 survivors were absent from the manifest — the official passenger list. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said terminal staff had sold cash seats for years despite complaints, calling it "a criminal action." Twenty-seven bodies were recovered; 83 remain missing. The manifest gap leaves authorities unable to confirm who was aboard.