Tagged: essequibo river

3h agoGuyanaVenezuelan Diver Dies During Essequibo River Salvage OperationA 66-year-old Venezuelan national, Luis Martinez, died after not surfacing during a diving operation in the Essequibo River, which was part of an effort to refloat a vessel. The incident occurred while work was being done in connection with the recovery of the sunken MV Barima.2 min
3h agoGuyana20-Year-Old Prison Officer Shaloam Andrews Dies in Essequibo River Boat CollisionA 20-year-old prison officer, Shaloam Andrews, died after a boat collision occurred on the Essequibo River near Third Avenue, Bartica. The Guyana Prison Service and Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond both offered condolences, while the Guyana Police Force is investigating the incident.1 min