Disaster at Sea: Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast, Exposing Deeper Issues The news from Guyana that a ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off its coast is a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the region.
Eight people have been rescued so far, but scores are still missing.
The MV Barima, built in 1939 and carrying life jackets and emergency crafts, was on its route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it sank near Iron Punt.