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OPINION: Kashif Muhammad for Director of Youth and Sports

The following is an opinion piece by Nigel Hinds  The urgency of having a competent and dedicated National Director of Youth and Sports cannot be...

Desperate measures: When it comes to people taking their own lives, Guyana leads the...

– Guyana tends to do disappointingly, but not disastrously, in global rankings. It comes 121st out of 187 countries on the UN Development...

Daily Eyewitness: Singing for his supper

Singing… …for his supper Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan was caught by the media crowd on the sidelines of a “drug observatories” seminar that included the...

Delivering development results through sustained reforms

Feature address by Dr. Justine a. Ram Director, economics department Caribbean development bank At the Georgetown chamber of commerce and industry Annual dinner and awards ceremony 2013 Pegasus Hotel...

Hints of hurdles in confirming top judicial posts

– Former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says that Guyana has a chance to set the judicial system on a stable...

OPINION: Eyewitness – Exposing…

…rigging There are some who’ve dismissed your Eyewitness’ oft-expressed prediction that the PNC’s gonna rig the next elections – whenever they get around to holding...

OPINION: COVID-19 being used as political tool by those with sinister motives

The following is an opinion piece by Gillian Burton Persaud As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic as a devastating health issue which...

Letter to the Editor: More rigid enforcement of safety regulations needed for Mining Industry

By Yolita Andrews It was only last month that ten miners unfortunately lost their lives in a mining pit collapse in Mahdia, Region Eight. On...

OPINION: Attack on Judges and assault on GECOM must be condemned

The following is an opinion piece by Vishnu Bisram In the Court of Appeal matter, the coalition has asked for the recount of votes be...

Political Negativity or the Return to Socialism; Optimism and responsible management must win

By Dr. Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA The Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh has worked overtime to keep our economic growth steady.   He has brought Guyana...

Recent Articles

Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...

Labour Day an opportunity to reflect on solidarity among workers of different backgrounds –...

See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:  The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt appreciation to all Guyanese as we celebrate Labour Day, a...

Labour Day Message: PPP says it remains steadfastly committed to welfare of workers

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: On the occasion of Labour Day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends best wishes to all workers...

Trade Union movement provides platform to approach issues in pursuit of social justice –...

See full statement from the Guyana Public Service Union: May 1, 2024 marks an historic day in the history of the Trade Union Movement in...

Police equally responsible for escalation of illegal vending in city – Nandlall

    Illegal vending in the city of Georgetown has been an ongoing problem for decades, with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) facing backlash over...

Corentyne hot dog vendor attacked, robbed at gunpoint

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: An alleged Robbery Under Arms was committed on Dhanmattie Rampersaud called "Mono, age 47, a Businesswoman, of...

Govt ensures world-class facilities ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle has confirmed that the pitches at the National Stadium and practice venues...

Essequibo businessman charged for unlicenced gold trade

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) today charged an Essequibo businessman, who was allegedly involved in buying gold in the Port Kaituma district, without...

GNBS seizes over 1400 packs of cigarettes in Regions 5 & 6

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, seized a large quantity of assorted cigarettes which do not meet the...

Interventions underway to expedite Lamaha, Middleton Streets expansion project – Edghill

The Lamaha Street expansion project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Vlissengen Road and Middleton Street in Georgetown, is facing setbacks due to delayed infrastructural...