In regional news, the Honorary Consul of Guyana in Sint Maarten, K. E. Lucas-Felix, has issued a heartfelt message of solidarity following the tragic capsizing of the MV Barima off the coast of Guyana.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Honorary Consul said the Guyanese communities in Sint Maarten and Anguilla are united in grief with their homeland as families mourn the loss of loved ones and search-and-rescue efforts continue.
Lucas-Felix extended sincere condolences to the victims' families, describing the tragedy as one that has deeply affected Guyanese living throughout the Caribbean. She also praised the emergency responders, volunteers, and fishermen involved in the ongoing rescue operation and called on the wider Guyanese diaspora to keep the victims, survivors, and their families in their thoughts and prayers.
The statement emphasized that although many Guyanese now live abroad, their connection to home remains unbreakable, especially during moments of national tragedy.
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