Defence Challenges Murder Case After MV Barima Sinking

Summary

Updated Sep 30, 2026

The July 18 MV Barima sinking killed 73 people and left about 30 others missing.Village Voice +3
Three accused crew members remain remanded until October 12 as the defence seeks a stay of the murder case.Village Voice +1
The defence argues maritime law requires a specialised investigation first; the State is scheduled to respond on October 12.Kaieteur News +1
The Commission of Inquiry is gathering evidence and inviting affected people and witnesses to apply for standing before public hearings.Guyana Times

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Sep 30, 2026

CoI invites survivors, families, witnesses to participate in inquiry

The Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima disaster is inviting survivors, relatives of victims, witnesses and others with relevant information to apply for standing before public hearings begin later this month. The five-member panel is already gathering evidence and preparing to examine the July 18 sinking, which killed 73 people, left 30 missing and has led to murder charges against three crew members.

Sep 29, 2026

MV Barima murder case: Defence moves to halt MV Barima murder case; 3 accused remain on remand

Defence attorney Dexter Todd has finished submissions seeking to stay the murder case against two T&HD employees and a third accused over the MV Barima disaster, arguing the prosecution is an abuse of process tied to marine casualty law. The men remain remanded until October 12, when the State will respond. The case follows the July 18 sinking that killed 73 people, alongside a separate Commission of Inquiry.

Sep 29, 2026

Defence seeks stay of murder charges in MV Barima sinking, cites abuse of process

Attorneys for two crew members charged with murder over the MV Barima sinking asked the Charity Magistrate’s Court to stay the case, arguing Guyana’s Shipping Act requires a specialised maritime investigation first. The disaster killed 73 people, left about 30 missing, and has raised questions about vessel safety, regulation and possible overloading.

Sep 28, 2026

MV Barima Murder Accused Remanded Until October 12

Defence statements were filed Monday for the captain and two crew members charged with murder over the MV Barima sinking, and all three were remanded to prison until October 12. The disaster killed 73 people and remains under both a criminal case and a separate Commission of Inquiry examining possible negligence, safety failures and manifest discrepancies.