Dear Editor, I am so excited and with solid reasons too. In fact, I doubted at first, but then I saw it in the newspapers. The joy I am experiencing is related to the fact that micro- entrepreneurs in Guyana will soon have the opportunity to propose business plans and could receive funding to start up their own businesses. This is really a fillip to the Guyanese people. When I confirmed the news, I instantly emailed my New York friend since he is very business minded. The idea of helping…
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A big boost for local businesses
Dear Editor, ‘If I had a million dollars’ is a theme/ title of two very popular songs, and this theme expresses a reality. Many people just cannot move ahead because ‘cash’ is short. Personally, if I had some dough I would have expanded my fishing business. Right now, I sell the catch far too cheaply. This is because I do not have an ‘ice truck.’ Anyway, I am glad for a lot of people, and with some good reasons. The news is buzzing that “… the Caribbean Local Economic Development…
Read MoreTrust fund for protected areas will help in ongoing efforts towards sustainable development
Dear Editor, I wish to applaud the governments of Guyana and Germany and Conservation International (CI) for launching a multimillion dollar trust fund, the first of its kind for Guyana, which would see the whole notion of protecting and preserving our environment and wildlife become a reality. The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), valued at US$ 8.5 million will provide long-term financing for the management of Guyana’s protected areas system (PAS) and will support efforts by the government, along with local communities, to manage such areas. Protected areas are seen as…
Read MoreRecycling is too long overdue in Guyana
Dear Editor, I just like this move. The culture here is so bad that people laugh when environmental issues are being addressed. I saw a woman dump the feathers and scraps from her chicken right into the trench. To her, this is a non-issue. My back neighbour raises chicken, and the smell comes my way. He does not give a ‘heck’ about me. He has to earn a living, ‘no matter what’. So, when I hear ‘recycling plant’, I am very upbeat. I am following the news and it is…
Read MoreAmerindian villages in Guyana are grateful for solar panels
Dear Editor, I wish to join with other Amerindian leaders and say how grateful we are to the government of Guyana for the solar panels that were distributed to the various communities a few days ago. As you would recall, there were many projects that suffered as a result of the budget cuts – the distribution of solar panels to Amerindian communities being one of them. Now that we have received these solar panels, our children can study and do their research as they wish, since they would have access…
Read MoreAmericans Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards Ross excelled
Dear Editor, Americans Allyson Felix ( 200m winner) and Sanya Richards Ross (400m winner) were two of the Olympians I followed for some time now and am elated to the highest in witnessing their victories in their respective pet events at the just concluded 2012 London Olympic Games. Brilliant performances were showcased by winners and non medal winners. One’s effort must at all times be commended. A few golden moments were to witness the very first woman from Saudi Arabia (muslim) competing in the 800m at the Olympic Games, a…
Read MoreI support Bolt – he needed to hit back
Dear Editor, I am an ardent sporting fanatic, and I was kind of bemused by Usain Bolt’s taking a momentary break from basking in his triumphs, to fiercely criticise former U.S. athlete Carl Lewis. I support Bolt. His reaction is long overdue, and that is why I was so puzzled. Soon after winning gold in the 200 metres (he had already took the 100), Bolt declared that he had “lost all respect” for Lewis, after the American was quoted as saying “Jamaica’s doping controls were not as strong as other…
Read MoreGuyana has a right to be proud of its successes in the HIV/AIDS fight
Dear Editor, The Guyana Times newspaper reported International HIV/ AIDS advocate and former Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy as telling the delegates of the 19th International AIDS conference held in Washington DC that Guyana is pursuing a trajectory of eliminating HIV/ AIDS by 2020. This is quite an ambitious goal, but based on the successes we have had so far, it is clear that it is possible to achieve. Based on your news report, the minister made some very useful points during his presentation at the conference which I am…
Read MoreNot surprised – interior food prices soar and fuel ‘drying up’
Dear Editor, Even Lindeners are getting frustrated. I never envisaged all of this. In fact, the word ‘protest’ and ‘vigil’ have now taken a downward trek. They are synonymous with uprisings, lootings, vandalism and wanton destruction. Even now, the aftermath will take a lot of doing – clearing and cleaning, repairing, and returning to normal activities. In the beginning it was about ‘prayer’ and ‘praying.’ So imagine my shock now! Remember Editor, it was supposed to be a five-day peaceful protest. Currently, some residents are in a state of panic.…
Read MoreCultural penetration is needed for cricket to become more popular in Canada
Dear Editor, Sometimes honesty leads to a lot of trouble. I think here of Ramnaresh Sarwan. He spoke out against Coach Gibson and more than once too, and I think that he has sealed his cricketing fate. This almost happened to Shivnarine Chanderpaul, but some voices came through, and “Tiger” is still ‘pawing away’. How about Chris Gayle? If it were not for the T20s, then he too may have been in Sarwan’s position. However, many came to his rescue. I hope that a strong lobbying will be made for…
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