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...
Recent Articles
Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls.
The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...
Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...
Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...