EYEWITNESS: Whatever happened to…
…that Indian Arrival Monument?
You do remember there was a Monument commemorating the Arrival of Indians to Guyana that was supposed to’ve been erected in...
Daily Eyewitness Column – Poetry
Poetry…
...And prose
Even though March 21 was officially, “World Poetry Day”, the Social Cohesion Ministry commemorated it last Friday night at the Umana Yana. Your...
Eyewitness Column: Mean Spirited
Mean Spirited…
…to Father of the Nation
March 22, 2018 marks the centenary of the birth of Dr Cheddi Jagan. As part of the month-long series...
THE PIPER: Ethnic developments
Last Friday, an African Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) was launched in style at the Marriott Hotel. It is an initiative of the African...
THE PIPER: Recalibrating the PPP
The government is probably pleased the PPP’s eagerly awaited 31st Congress is being held this weekend since it will definitely help to take its...
The new PPP or business as usual?
By The Piper
The waiting is over. After nearly two months of speculation we now know whom the PPP is sending to parliament, and most...
EYEWITNESS: No equity…
…in tax paying
There’s a report that Exxon paid absolutely NO taxes on revenues of US$13.7B from petroleum products it extracted in, of all places,...
THE PIPER: The Guardians of Guyana
We should not forget that democracy was “invented” in its modern incarnation in Europe after the “Hundred-Year war” between England and France. With comparative...
EYEWITNESS: A political problem…
…demands a political solution
It’s great when you’re the Government, isn’t it? Look at the high-priced Bajan lawyers – Queen’s Counsels to boot! — that...
THE PIPER: Tyranny of the majority
One of the criticisms of the Parliamentary model of governance is its susceptibility to giving life to a "tyranny of the majority" - no...
Recent Articles
Body of missing miner found floating in Essequibo River
One day after he had gone missing, the body of a miner was found floating in the Essequibo River late Friday afternoon.
Exley Boyal, a...
2 dead, 1 critical in Berbice accident
Two young men are now dead and another is in critical condition following an accident involving two motorcycles on the Corentyne Public Road, Berbice.
Dead...
Partially burnt rifles found at Canje
Police in Regional Division #6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) have discovered several firearms that were partially destroyed.
The weapons were found at around 18:30 hours on Thursday...
Govt wants uniformity in non-fiscal terms before signing contracts with oil block awardees –...
The Guyana Government is expected to meet with the awardees from last year’s inaugural oil block auction to iron out the non-fiscal terms that...
UWI’s “academic firepower” must lead regional efforts for full reparative justice – Pres Ali
As the Caribbean continues to push for full reparative justice, the University of the West Indies (UWI) has been charged to lead the Region’s...
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...