Dear Editor, It is quite amusing that Aubrey Norton is having a headache over one of the Jamzone shows in which Mavado and Vybz Kartel will be performing, on August 19, 2011, when there are youths and even adults in Guyana indulging in the culture of same reggae and dancehall artistes’ music almost every day. I have read his article, titled “Why is taxpayers’ money being used to promote entertainment which glorifies lawlessness and distracts the youths” in the Stabroek News of Thursday 18th, and I was very disturbed about…
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Rebuild the railways that were scrapped
Dear Editor, I was very elated when I read in the news about the plan to have railways between Guyana and Brazil. This shows that the authorities are serious about transforming Guyana into being a modern country. When we look around the world, most developed countries have railways. As a matter of fact, the railway is one of their main modes of transportation, and Europe is a perfect example of this. Being born in Guyana, I have no experience using trains. I should mention, though, that Guyana was the first…
Read MorePPP/C vindicated on reopening the Claims and Objections period
Dear Editor, I ask that all take note of the positive outcome of the reopening of the Claims and Objections period. During the 13- day period, some 7000 took advantage of the opportunity to ensure that they are eligible for voting. Yes, this shows clearly that the PPP/C was right in its seeking for this to happen, and it also shows the nature of the opposition. First, it shows – and very glaringly too – that the opposition was only interested in their own agenda. They are not people oriented.…
Read MoreBail out for City Hall again
Dear Editor, I do have mixed emotions about President Bharrat Jagdeo’s prudent intervention in the financial bailout of the Georgetown City Council, to relieve the Council of its ongoing financial woes. The move was necessary. The Georgetown City Council was in dire straits – it had to attend to outstanding liabilities, including wages owed to staff, and amounts due for several months, to garbage collectors. So when President Jagdeo (accompanied by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, Public Works Minister Robeson Benn, and Local Government Minister Norman Whittaker), met with a…
Read MoreArti Cameron could be the one to give Guyana an international beauty queen title
Dear Editor, I am not a fan of pageantry in Guyana because I feel our models need to do much more if they are to adequately represent our country at international beauty pageants. However, I must admit that I was impressed with the recently crowned Miss Guyana World 2011, Arti Cameron. She came over to me as a candidate that will be a force to reckon with at the highest level of competition. I did not go to the pageantry, as I was not interested. But when I listened to…
Read MoreThe chips are down
Dear Editor, I knew that before long the chips would come down, and some people would get frantic, and in desperation, do foolish things and make irresponsible utterances which would land them in calamitous straits. This was exactly the case with the Stabroek News, and Dr Rupert Roopnarine of the opposition grouping – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). It is generally known that when desperation steps in people turn to different actions, and in so doing, throw caution to the wind, and find themselves walking the razor’s edge. This…
Read MoreOwning a home is such an important dream to all Guyanese – a dream which is now a reality for so many
Dear Editor, Owning a home is such an important dream to all Guyanese; a dream which is now a reality for so many Guyanese families, single parents, and ambitious youths. We read about the thousands of house lots that are given out every year, and for some it is just a piece of news, but for others, it signifies something greater, something that represents empowerment. For so many Guyanese owning a home for the first time, this is empowerment in so many ways, because it allows them to make a…
Read MoreAmerindians do not see themselves as ‘tools’ and ‘subjects’ of the government
Dear Editor, I am forced to ask Patrick Fitzpatrick on whose behalf he is speaking. He made claims in his letter that was published in another section of the media that the National Toshaos Council is emerging to be one which is committed to carrying out the policies of the government, even if it (he means the policies) adversely affects Amerindians. Well, I have some pertinent and debunking comments to offer. First, did the administration of the past (meaning the PNC) show any consideration for the Amerindian people of this…
Read MoreAll in the interest of your children’s education
Dear Editor, The importance of mathematics and English language has always dominated the education system in most, if not all, English-speaking countries in the world. However, prolonged harsh economic systems in some countries created the conditions for some children of school age to abandon classes and instead hit the streets and hawk, among other things, cigarettes and candy in an effort to assist their parents to cope with exceedingly harsh economic realities. And even Guyana was not spared the reality of those hard times that stalked the nations in those…
Read MoreAnother exciting feature of Jamzone 2011
Dear Editor, There is only one thing I love more than Jamzone in Guyana, and that is cricket. At the start of this year, there were talks about Jamzone expanding and doing new things, and I have to say I am eagerly anticipating it. However, I never imagined that the event would have T20 cricket matches. And it would not be cricket matches with just Guyanese cricketers; rather, the organisers have said there would be established and exciting West Indies players participating. The big and mighty Keiron Pollard and the…
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