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Phillip Godfrey Smith
Coverage of Phillip Godfrey Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Guyana appoints experts tasked with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens
Guyana's government appointed an international team of experts to investigate the capsizing of the 87-year-old MV Barima ferry, which killed dozens in June 2026. The inquiry will examine potential negligence, overcrowding, and safety violations, with three individuals already arrested, including the captain who tested positive for marijuana.