Heartbreak in Port Kaituma: Leader of the Opposition Meets The Bovell Family

On July 26, 2026, the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed, met with members of the Bovell family in Port Kaituma, a family devastated by the MV Barima tragedy after losing six relatives aboard the vessel, along with the body of their deceased mother, which was also being transported from Georgetown for burial when the tragedy occurred. The MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma on July 18, 2026, when tragedy struck off the Essequibo Coast. In this emotional conversation, family members recount the painful process of identifying loved ones, the trauma of losing multiple relatives in a single night, and the emotional toll the disaster continues to have on those left behind. The family also speaks about the challenges they faced after the tragedy, including concerns about counseling, the transportation and burial of victims, financial assistance, and the support they say is still needed for grieving families. They call for accountability, justice and meaningful reforms to prevent another national tragedy of this magnitude. Our deepest sympathies remain with the Bovell family and every family affected by the MV Barima tragedy. Their courage in sharing their story reminds us that behind every statistic is a family forever changed. Stay with Credible Sources for continuing coverage of the MV Barima tragedy, the voices of survivors and families, and the pursuit of truth, accountability and justice.