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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African organisations receive Emancipation grants
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For the...
“Come out of your offices” – Parag says NDC councillors, overseers must be visible...
By: Trichell Sobers
Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and Overseers from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) were today urged to be more visible and proactive in their respective communities.
The...
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Letter: Isn’t it time the PNC begs pardon from Guyanese?
Dear Editor,
But would seem as if the Lyrics of Lynn Anderson’s 1970 song, “Rose Garden” were scribed with the PNC Party in mind. Their...
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Inconsistent court rulings should influence judicial promotions – Jagdeo suggests
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However, in response to questions relating to the...
Govt proposes 7% salary increases for teachers for 2024
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