EYEWITNESS: Everybody wants… electoral reform?
If you believe the rhetoric in the dailies, from the letters’ pages to their page 3 coverage, you’d think it’s the dawning of “the...
Eyewitness: Challenging…
…US democracy
Yesterday was July 4th and it’s a sign of America’s political profile – and soft power reach – that almost everyone on Planet...
Eyewitness: Acknowledging…
…our Indigenous Peoples
Your Eyewitness was a tad surprised to discover that, last Monday, Aug 9, was “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples”, yet...
Eyewitness: The great divide…
…over Venezuelan recalcitrance
President Irfaan Ali has flown up to participate in this year’s 76 meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Yep…it’s been 76...
Eyewitness: Money in de land…
…with the (Chinese) Yankee dollar bill
If there’s one conundrum that has baffled your Eyewitness, it’s the US investment in China and imports of manufactured...
Eyewitness: The return of
…rum and coke?
World War II was in full swing and the Yanks were worried that German U-boats (submarines) would disrupt shipping through the Caribbean...
Eyewitness: Revolt…in the new PNC?
Aubrey Norton must be channelling Henry II and muttering, “Will no one rid me of this Sanctimonious Gangster Granger?” Here it is…denied a shot...
Eyewitness: Stink and dutty …celebrations?
Your Eyewitness is still waiting to get a report on what went down at the “Stink and Dutty” concert at the National Stadium on...
Eyewitness: An explosion of…jobs – but no workers?
President Ali had to point out the contradiction in all economies that are taking off or reorienting their economic bases. There are job openings...
EYEWITNESS: Moving ahead …on food?
You’ll have to excuse your Eyewitness for not getting too excited by the hype and exhortations coming out of our Agri-Investment Expo bash. Not...
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