Eyewitness: Throwing stones…from (AFC) glasshouse
Your Eyewitness notes that the AFC – under its newly-installed leader Ramjattan – has called Transparency International (TI) to investigate the old allegations by...
EYEWITNESS: Hypocrites…
…and Pharisees
Remember the American saying – meant to epitomise their democracy – “anybody can become President”?? They proved it by electing Trump!! Well, we...
THE PIPER: Budget Blues
A week after France Minister Winston Jordan presented Budget 2017, the howls of protests have still not died down. But rather uniquely in the...
EYEWITNESS: Mishmash…
…on Mash
Most of the verities on which countries base their vision of themselves are – upon scrutiny – found to be based on myths....
EYEWITNESS Baby…
…driver forgotten?
Last weekend, your Eyewitness went to see the new hit movie – Baby Driver. The “hero” couldn’t be more than 19 but your...
EYEWITNESS: Straight talk…
…and politicians
Well, it’s certainly past time! Time for some group with clout to sit down this government and explain the facts of (economic) life...
Eyewitness: Changing…
…weird political logic
If there’s any doubt about it, the ferocious disputations among our people following our March elections should confirm the old saw that...
Eyewitness: End of…
…wit in politics
Was a time when wit by politicians was relished by the public and was assiduously practised by the said politicians in their...
THE PIPER: Road to Independence
With the 50th Anniversary of our Independence from Britain scheduled to be commemorated this coming Thursday, in addition to announcements of all the gaiety...
EYEWITNESS: The maximum leader…
…doesn’t have to explain
Asked about why he didn’t tell Burnham he disagreed with one of the latter’s decisions, Hamilton Green replied wryly, “Who could...
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CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...