Guyana magistrate rules murder case against MV Barima captain to proceed

A magistrate in Guyana has ruled that the murder case against the MV Barima ferry captain, first mate, and a Transport and Harbours Department goods superintendent must proceed, rejecting arguments of abuse of process. The ruling allows the lower court to continue with the case, which stems from a ferry incident. The decision is significant as it clears a legal hurdle in a high-profile maritime case, though the specific charges and incident details remain unclear.