Guyana police file murder charges against captain and crew mates in deadly ferry capsizing
Summary
Police in Guyana have charged the captain and two crew members of a ferry that capsized in July, killing more than 70 people. The ferry sank before reaching its destination, and about 30 passengers remain missing.Key Facts
- The ferry capsized on July 18 while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
- More than 70 people died, and around 30 are still missing.
- The accused are Captain Kevin Price, chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and cargo superintendent Delon Granderson.
- The ferry was an old vessel, 87 years old, named MV Barima.
- Survivors reported that the ferry was leaking and overcrowded with people and cargo.
- The government formed a commission of international experts to investigate the sinking.
- A new ferry was bought from India but could not be used because a pier at Port Kaituma was still under construction.
- The ferry wreck lies about 50 feet underwater and is unlikely to be raised.
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