Ferry Disaster Exposes Guyana's Maritime Safety Woes The capsizing of a passenger ferry off the coast of Guyana has left scores feared dead, raising questions about the country's maritime safety record.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the small South American nation, where the government is already grappling with concerns over corruption and mismanagement.
Guyana's Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has accused the captain and crew of trying to "cheat the system," while Prime Minister Mark Phillips has vowed to launch a thorough investigation into the incident.