Guyana Newspapers

…Govt urges UG to double annual intake of med students Just over a year after the sod-turning ceremony, the University of Guyana (UG) in partnership with the Government of Guyana, officially opened the highly anticipated College of Medical Sciences on its Turkeyen campus, East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Tuesday. Spanning two floors, the concrete […]

…says speed limit reduction under review As major upgrades continue on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, the Government is considering a temporary reduction in the speed limit to protect commuters and construction workers. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, who has been conducting site visits in the area, emphasised that ensuring the safety of road […]

…Police deploy extra ranks to ease EBD traffic as road closes for bridge construction …to be reopened in 24 hours As infrastructure upgrades progress along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), commuters are facing growing concerns over increased traffic congestion. Ongoing bridge repairs and the railway embankment expansion—exacerbated by a […]

By LaWanda McAllister A 36-year-old businessman of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) has lost his battle for life more than three weeks after a harrowing gasoline attack that left him with devastating burns. Frederick Stafford Junior succumbed to his injuries after multiple surgeries in an effort to survive. The brutal attack occurred on […]

…women, children account for majority of cases Over 300 cases of sexual abuse are recorded on a monthly basis across the country, according to statistics from the Human Services and Social Security Ministry’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit. On Tuesday, Guyana joined the international community to observe sexual assault […]

As  your Eyewitness pecks away at his keyboard at the fag end of this April Fool’s Day (yesterday to you now reading this!), he’s wondering if any agreement announced on the Opposition Consensus Candidate (OCC) is a hoax! But he realizes that these fellas – you noticed there ain’t no females? – have no sense The post Deal …breaker […]

The revelation that Guyana records over 300 cases of sexual abuse on a monthly basis is not just shocking, but is a national emergency. This disturbing statistic, disclosed by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for […]

In Guyana, the Opposition find themselves in a very desperate situation. Day-in and day-out, we see them driven to “clutching at straws” to remain relevant. As it becomes crystal clear, each and every single day, that the PPP juggernaut is journeying to an overwhelming victory in Elections 2025, the Opposition’s desperation turns from […]

Dear Editor, “I don’t want to hear no sorry”, says mother of seven-year-old Jeremiah Gustave, who has lost his long battle for life. She is darned right: No sorry, only justice for her son! This was a heartbreak from the start. Two delinquents firing shots in a community and innocent Jeremiah was the damaging outcome. The post Justice is […]

Dear Editor, The ongoing uncertainty surrounding who will emerge as the leader of the combined opposition has raised anxieties among Guyanese voters, both in Guyana and across the diaspora. Politics remains a central focus for Guyanese, who desire a new kind of leadership to guide the nation forward. While Mr. Aubrey Norton holds the title The […]