Dear Editor, A word (or maybe many) of congratulations is in order for the Trinidad and Tobago-based golfer Papo Haniff and Guyanese female defending champion Christine Sukhram, the two took top honours in the men and ladies’ categories of the R1 Vodka sponsored, two-day Guyana Open Golf championships, played over the weekend, at the Lusignan Golf Course. The achievements by the two champions are really worth noting, as they are no mean feats. In Guyana, sports is really dominated by cricket, football and cycling, and golf seems to be in…
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Govt has placed education as a main priority
Dear Editor, Education is a must. It is unequivocally and universally recognised as one of the major building blocks of development. In this regard, Guyana is like any other serious country. It has prioritised education, realising that it is truly the only avenue for poverty reduction, health amelioration, and gender equality promotion. With these three, there is bound to be a movement toward peace and stability. Since 1992, Guyana has placed education as one of its main priorities. The Ministry of Education has been assiduously working to ensure that resources…
Read MoreWhat is real development?
Dear Editor, Some unprecedented things are beginning to unfold in Guyana. I mean, who would have ever imagined an electrified, and well-lit hinterland. It is really here. First, it is easy to say ‘bring the Amerindians out.’ Relocation is a socially and psychologically disruptive move. Many Guyanese have admitted that if they could have all the amenities to make life a success, they will stay right where they are. In fact, dislocation is never easy to deal with. I personally know (his being my relative), of an Agricultural specialist, an…
Read MoreAnuradha Dev makes Guyana proud
Dear Editor, Congratulations for Anuradha Dev are most deserved at this moment. Ms Dev, the country’s top student at the recent Caribbean Secondary Certificate Examinations (CSEC), has now been adjudged the overall top student of the Caribbean. This is a most remarkable achievement, as it transcends the personal and speaks volumes for the country’s education system. In fact, with Dev’s achievement, Guyana has now secured the top prize for the fifth time in six years. This is indeed no mean feat. To make matters even better, the lass from Queen’s…
Read MoreGuyana scores well in the health sector
Dear Editor, The country is hot with elections in the offing. Also, with a splurge of cricketing activities, many important pieces of information may simply go unnoticed. This is exactly why I am penning this letter. I believe that goodness must be advertised. In this regard, I shout for joy that “Guyana (has gained a) PAHO award for outstanding health care.” This is really refreshing, and it helps to debunk those who attempt to gainsay the many good happenings within the local health sector. According to the report in the…
Read MoreHappy that sugar industry
Dear Editor, Being a sugar worker for the better part of my life, I have always been uncertain about the future of the sugar industry. For quite a number of years I have been hearing all sorts of tales about the sugar industry, three quarters of which pointed to the imminent closure of some of the sugar estates in the country, especially those that have been “money losing” entities. Editor, I know what sugar means to the economy of this country and the important role it plays as a foreign…
Read MoreOur water woes are a thing of the past
Dear Editor, I must say the government of Guyana continues to deliver its services to the citizens of the country in a timely manner. This time, it is the people of Cummings Lodge who are the recipients of a Gy$101 million well station, which was commissioned recently by Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali. I was told that the new facility will not only improve water services to the residents of Cummings Lodge, but also the people of A, B, C, D and E Fields Sophia who have been experiencing…
Read MoreEvery Guyanese expects political leaders to behave in a responsible manner
Dear Editor, The general and regional elections are due in a matter of days. The president has already made the announcement and not surprisingly, the political campaigns are in full swing. From the looks of things, the campaigns will be robust, and I trust that the parties will deal with issues and not personalities. Every Guyanese wants to see these elections conducted in the most transparent manner, free from violence and fear. No doubt the observer groups will play an important role in ensuring this happens. I noticed that the…
Read MoreThe damage done to Guyana by sections of the media will take many years to repair
Dear Editor, I have just returned from overseas on vacation, and I must say it pains my heart to hear what Guyanese who have been living abroad think about our dear country. This, I dare say, is as a result of what a few media houses have been reporting about the country, especially Kaieteur News, which is known for spreading lies and misinformation on a daily basis. I have had the privilege of speaking to many persons about their impressions of Guyana, and while I knew that there was a…
Read MoreFreddie Kissoon’s ‘gospel’ of criticism
Dear Editor, Whenever I read anything by Freddie Kissoon, I want to know what it is he is writing about. He has a ‘gospel’ of hatred and criticism. If I choose to believe his ‘gospel,’ then Guyana is the worst country in the world and President Jagdeo is the worst man. In fact, Freddie Kissoon has become so irrelevant and impossible that he once wrote that ‘Long Hair’ Naraine, the notorious Guyanese-Surinamese pirate, is not so bad after all. Why? Simply because Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee exposed and castigated…
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