MV Barima tragedy: State opposes defence’s bid to halt murder case, Magistrate to rule on application on Oct 19

The Prosecution has filed its response to an application seeking to halt the murder proceedings against three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees charged over the July 18, 2026 MV Barima disaster, with Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir set to deliver his ruling next Monday.

Prosecutor Mandel Moore handed over the State’s reply when the matter was called on Monday at the Charity Magistrate’s Court. After confirming that the submissions had been laid over, Magistrate Mohabir scheduled October 19 at 10:00h to determine the application.

The application was brought by Defence Attorney Dexter Todd, who represents Captain Kevin Price, also known as “KP”, 40, of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara, and goods superintendent Delon Granderson, 33, of Fellowship, West Coast Demerara.