Eyewitness: Decisions…in Kenyan leadership
Unlike us, even though Jomo Kenyatta was a militant Africanist, he and his successors in the Kenyan political elite never fiddled around with the...
Eyewitness: Coming together…Indigenously
In this month – designated as “Amerindian Heritage Month” to honour them – isn’t it time we jettison that colonial moniker and name it...
EYEWITNESS: Chances… and Opposition’s taking them
The APNU/AFC Opposition invited over the ABCE Western Diplomats – US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch; UK High Commissioner Jane Miller; Canadian Chargé d’ Affaires Caroline...
Eyewitness: Passing…of Gorbachev
Fame’s really fleeting, isn’t it?? Unlike notoriety – think Hitler!! Your Eyewitness just saw the news that Gorbachev’s gone. And yes…he can just hear...
Eyewitness: Hijinks…in US
Ever since the 13 colonies on the American eastern seaboard decided to poke the British Monarch – at that time the “mad” George III...
Eyewitness: Virtual…Carifesta??
If you missed the recent commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta, held in Guyana between August 25...
Eyewitness: Hustling…for votes
Yesterday, your Eyewitness wrote about the PPP going flat out in campaign mode. Surely, he thought, they couldn’t be here, there and everywhere like...
Eyewitness: Tongue-lashing…on the political leaders
Well, it’s high time some adult in the room spoke up – the political room, that is!! Just think of the depths to which...
Eyewitness: Settling conflicts…in the Courts
Well, it’s clear our political leaders can’t settle their differences on their own accord – with almost every issue that crops up. Your Eyewitness...
Eyewitness: Extreme…drought
It’s a well-worn trope in literature to point out that while some in the world are laughing, others are crying. We live in a...
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By: Mishael Henry
The smell of burnt charcoal lingers in the nostrils of Andrew McBean, and is etched into his memory like a sore scar.
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By: Jarryl Bryan
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Christmas Messages!
People’s Progressive Party (PPP)
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69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting $18B into Guyana’s economy
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Prosecution applies for Calvin Brutus’ bail to be revoked amid alleged flight attempt
The prosecution has applied to the court to revoke Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’s bail and have him remanded to prison, alleging he attempted...
GRA urges persons involved in luxury vehicle tax evasion racket to visit HQ
See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA):
In its diligence aimed at collecting the rightful revenue due to the State, the Revenue Authority...
Letter: No excuse; skills training is available
Dear Editor,
I hope that the opportunity will be grasped, that is, “skills training programmes, as the “Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with...
Guyana’s bilingual push could boost diplomatic ties, workforce development – Mexican Ambassador
As Guyana aligns itself to become a bilingual nation, Mexican ambassador to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo explained that this move will not only enhance...
No extensions, zero tolerance for further delays – Edghill puts CJIA contractor on notice
The rigid pavement apron component of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) upgrades currently being done, is at 38 per cent completion. And while...