AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoMaritime Tragedy in the Region: The search for the MV Barima disaster off Guyana continues as officials say the death toll has reached 53 with 50-plus still missing, after the government revised the number of people aboard to 179—far above the original manifest—while survivors describe a sinking that happened in minutes. French Guiana Support: France has deployed a 15-person specialist team from French Guiana, including military divers and rescue staff, and Guyana’s divers are now working to reposition the wreck so they can enter it and recover bodies. Investigation Under Scrutiny: Guyana says the captain and another crew member tested positive for cannabis, and authorities are pursuing possible negligence or criminal wrongdoing as they investigate what caused the capsizing. Fishing Crew Update: In a separate case, Trinidad and Tobago’s captain Anthony Murray died hours after being rescued alive with five crew members from the ST Vincent VII, which had been missing after a fire and days adrift. Local Governance & Rights: Claire Hédon is leaving the Defender of Rights after a term marked by rising complaints tied to access problems in French overseas territories, including French Guiana. Connectivity for Cayenne: EllaLink says the Lum@link marine installation campaign is set to begin in Cayenne, aiming to complete the first direct submarine connection between French Guiana and continental Europe by end-2026.
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