Dear Editor, I am a student of the University of Guyana and would be graduating in two years time with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. While I am excited about completing my studies and entering the world of work, I cannot help noticing how challenging it can be to secure a decent job after graduation. If one were to ask young people at UG what is the most important concern they have, I am sure the answer would be to find a suitable job. It is no secret that many…
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What occurred in parliament didn’t come as a surprise
Dear Editor, One had to be naïve if he were expecting anything different from what occurred at Thursday’s sitting of the National Assembly. In the end, President Donald Ramotar slammed the opposition’s move to elect two of their representatives as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. He opined that the decision was against parliamentary conventions, and so he has made a vow to monitor closely the situation in the House. For those who are not aware of the happenings, the combined opposition, A Partnership For National Unity (APNU)…
Read MorePreserving Guyana’s forests is vital and profitable
Dear Editor, It was sweet to read the caption: “Guyana gets five million euros for protected areas.” According to details, gleaned from various sections of the media, the governments of Guyana and Germany have actually finalised an agreement to utilise five million euros, in funds for the development of the Guyana Protected Areas System (GPAS). Proving also that this is no haram-scaram business, the funds will be channelled (orderly and timely too) through the German Development Bank, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry,…
Read MoreThe Interim Cricket Board – the right decision for the game
Dear Editor, It is with much interest and amusement that I read the New Year’s statement from the purported “Guyana Cricket Board”. What I find very amusing is that this group which has tried to hijack the Guyana Cricket Board (GBC) is talking about unity and “willingness to work with all concerned parties for the advancement of our beautiful game” when they have tried all forms of machinations to perpetuate themselves at the helm of cricket administration. It was the High Court that said the government must take control and…
Read MoreHydro power will result in many benefits for our country
Dear Editor, I am very encouraged by the fact that Guyana’s new president, Donald Ramotar is very firm on getting the hydro project on stream. I am firmly of the view that this is certainly the way to go and it is only a matter of time before our people begin to see the wisdom in the administration making such a huge investment in this particular area. Fluctuating oil prices, political instability and social unrest in some of the major oil producing countries in the world are some of the…
Read MoreHealth sector making tremendous strides
Dear Editor, I noticed that our health sector is moving ahead “bigtime.” There should be no turning back in the construction of the specialty hospital in Guyana. I think the construction of such a hospital will benefit this country tremendously, and no hurdles should be allowed to come in the way for the realisation of such a project. I recall that the construction of the specialty hospital was the brainchild of former president Bharrat Jagdeo, and if it is to be realised under the watch of current President Donald Ramotar,…
Read MoreIdentity is important
Dear Editor, This is nice to know: “New York Library unveils section on Guyanese”. According to the report in the press and also a number of emails, I get the distinct impression that there is indeed a little Guyana in New York. I now ask if this is good or bad. First up, being immersed in Guyanese Creolese and cuisine is nothing to be ashamed of. The local Creolese (basi, meso and acro) is fantastically rich. It is inaccurately deemed ‘bad’ or ‘broken’ English. I emphatically declare that this is…
Read MoreHydro power will result in many benefits for our country
Dear Editor, I am very encouraged by the fact that Guyana’s new president, Donald Ramotar is very firm on getting the hydro project on stream. I am firmly of the view that this is certainly the way to go and it is only a matter of time before our people begin to see the wisdom in the administration making such a huge investment in this particular area. Fluctuating oil prices, political instability and social unrest in some of the major oil producing countries in the world are some of the…
Read MoreFinally Kaieteur News is being exposed for what it really is
Dear Editor, I have been following your coverage as it relates to the negative impact Kaieteur News is having on our country. I thought that the attempt to get feedback from persons living in New York was an excellent idea, as this is one sure way of getting a clearer picture of the impact sensational reporting is having on the country. No matter what others say, ordinary persons on the streets are also regarded as a credible news source. It is the views of persons (respondents) that provide researchers a…
Read MoreSetting up of a national think-tank for the agriculture sector is a worthwhile move
Dear Editor, The plan to set up a national think-tank for the agri sector is indeed a worthwhile one and I share the view with the Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy that this is necessary step to help push the programmes of the sector. It is hoped that such an initiative will bring together the most qualified and competent individuals to share their thoughts and offer advice on various issues in relation to how Guyana can realize its full potential. No doubt there are many possibilities in the agri sector…
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