Bodies of five victims of MV Barima tragedy still to be identified- Health Ministry

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July 28, 2026

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Bodies of five victims of MV Barima tragedy still to be identified- Health Ministry

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(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Health is seeking the assistance of relatives in identifying the bodies of five victims of the MV Barima.

In a public notice on Monday, the ministry stated that the victims include one female and four males.

“Families and relatives of persons who remain missing as a result of this tragedy are respectfully urged to visit the Suddie Mortuary to assist with the identification process,” the ministry notified.

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