Dear Editor, In many ways, I am quite happy that President Jagdeo made an amendment to the ban imposed on CNS Channel Six. The suspended sentence will not reduce the severity of Mr Sharma’s blunder, but it will quell the negative and complaining voices of all those who were saying that the ban was a political move from the PPP/C quarters. President Bharrat Jagdeo explained that his action was taken to “take away any excuse they (opposition members) have to create violence and enmity, or to boycott the elections.” This…
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Joseph Hamilton is an example of how people should behave when they have convictions about issues
Dear Editor, I commend former senior PNCR member, Joseph Hamilton, for being “big” enough to follow his heart. I think he is an example of how people should behave when they have convictions about issues. Also, it shows that it is never too late to change. Too many times, people suffer because of pride, and also because they think that they would be criticised. The same holds true for religious beliefs too. Some people think it is a crime to “switch”, even though when asked why they believe in a…
Read MoreHouses and more houses
Dear Editor, Sometimes, I just have to read and then do a re- read, and even stop in the process. This happened as I was reading and assimilating the details from the article “At keys handing over/ Plans announced for extensive West Bank Demerara housing.” I was most pleasantly surprised and extremely happy for the residents. Most people view owning a home as the ‘ultimate’, and this ‘ultimate’ was achieved just recently on the East Coast Demerara. According to the news items, 38 persons “… now have places to call…
Read MoreGood for the people of Bartica and surrounding areas
Dear Editor, I was happy to learn, through your newspaper, that the people of Bartica benefited from a medical outreach programme in which surgeries were performed on patients in the area. This is extremely good, and will contribute towards improving the health of residents in Bartica and surrounding areas. This Medical Outreach (October 2 to 8 ) was coordinated by the Health Ministry and the Bartica District Hospital. It was an excellent move, as it brought patients from remote areas into focus. These people would now be able to receive…
Read MoreBerbice cricket concerns
Dear Sir, The officials and cricketers of the West Berbice area have been enjoying life as never before, since the illegal election of the Guyana Cricket Board earlier this year. The following have happened in a short while for the area at the Guyana Cricket Board level. a) David Black appointed manager of the senior Guyana team. b) Julian Cambridge appointed liaison officer for Guyana Under-19 Team. c) Carol Nurse appointed manager of Guyana female teams – both junior and senior. d) The following players: Keith Fraser, Keyron Fraser, Arthley…
Read MoreUnderstanding Navaratri or the journey towards perfection
Dear Editor, The Hindu community is presently observing the religious occasion of Navaratri from 2011-09-28 to 2011-10-05. During this period, Hindus fast and keep and vigils, attend mandirs, and perform worship, mainly of the Supreme Goddess. Of significance is the word “Ratri” (night). It tells us that man is enveloped in spiritual darkness and is in need of the saving light of God. The central purpose of our existence is to realise our divine being. It is to grow into the image of the divine, to be an embodiment of…
Read MoreStrengthening the Guyana-China connection
Dear Editor, Guyana-China trade relations are at a very strong level; and by the end of this year, trade between the two countries is expected to reach the US$100 million mark. This is a good sign, and may very well lead to a further strengthening of relations in other areas of cooperation between the two countries. It will be recalled that relations between Guyana and China were established in June 1972, and in three years’ time relations between the two countries grew immensely. China then agreed to provide interest-free loans…
Read MoreA quantum leap in healthcare delivery
Dear Editor, All things being equal, the health of Guyanese will be better taken care of, in about two years’ time, when a US$20 million specialist hospital will become operational, Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has promised. This is good news, as I know what it means to have a specialist health institution in our very own Guyana. I believe that having such an institution would save the Guyana government millions of taxpayers’ dollars, which are spent every year when patients are required to travel abroad for specialised surgery and…
Read MoreGuyana has come a far way
Dear Editor, When President Bharrat Jagdeo pointed to the positive fiscal results of the local economy during the first half of 2011, it revealed what the many opposers and negative critics were and are still saying are mere far-fetched figmentations. So, instantly, one can deduce that Guyana’s economy is being built by hard and astute work from the leaders. Also, the hope is that this kind of news will not be made light of. The populace must be informed. During the past six or seven years, Guyana has been on…
Read MoreA prophet is not without honour, save in his own country and among his own people
Dear Editor, It is said that “A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country and among his own people.” However, this proved untrue, as President Jagdeo received his deserved praise at Friday’s (September 16) “Day of Appreciation.” The event took place at the Guyana National Stadium, and almost all of Guyana was there. As expected, a few voices attempted to dishonour President Jagdeo. Such voices as those will always be a part of life, and it is good to confront them with solid evidence. Their debunking comes…
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