Dear Editor, Permit me space in your newspaper to comment on Guyana’s much- anticipated film industry. Drama is something I am very passionate about, and it is something Guyanese are excellent at. Guyana has seen an abundance of talent of all sorts over the years. For example, we have witnessed the brilliance of the likes of Ron Robinson, Andre Subryan, Rudy Pattedeo, Henry Rodney, and so on. But our actors have been limited to just on-stage performances. It certainly is time that we give serious consideration to reviving the film…
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We have a unique and promising tourist destination
Dear Editor, A couple of years ago, a significant amount of people had never heard about Guyana and what it has to offer. However, due to the country implementing the Low Carbon Development Strategy, Guyana is being talked about quite a lot on the international stage. It is no secret that our tourism industry has seen progress in many areas, and the future seems very bright for that industry. However, there is quite a lot more work to be done in order for us to be competitive on a global…
Read MoreWest Indies need a strong and balanced batting line-up
Dear Editor, It is obvious that the West Indies cricket team has found a varying and effective bowling attack. There are Kemar Roache with his thunderbolt pace; Ravi Rampaul who is the most daring and aggressive bowler in the squad; Darren Sammy who is good at changing the pace of every ball he bowls; Devendra Bishoo who knows when to flight his deliveries and when to turn them; and finally Anthony Martin, who can consistently bowl a decent line and length. There are also other bowlers, like Dwayne Bravo and…
Read MoreMy positive experiences at several government entities in Guyana
Dear Editor, Too many letter writers are obsessed with the syndrome of negativity. I read from unfair complainers that offices at GPO, NIS, VAT, etc are all non- professional in dispensing their duties. I am sure that this is not the norm. Recently, I had cause to visit three offices, and at each venue my experience was extremely good. I start with the most recent and maybe the most pleasant: a visit to GECOM office in Coldingen, East Coast Demerara. Staff members (at least the complement I saw) were all…
Read MorePatriotism, unity and concern should take precedence above political agenda
Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on what is currently obtaining in Guyana in Region Nine. The situation is indeed quite heart-breaking, and only those who have had similar encounters can truly empathise with the victims. At the physical level, it appears as though one can cope fairly well, and indeed many do. At the psychological level, it is even more challenging; and this is where a good, caring and clairvoyant government comes in. The PPP/ C, just like it did in 2005 in the Great Flood (on the…
Read MoreUniform programme benefits 30,000 hinterland students
Dear Editor, I was a bit disappointed at first when the news about the distribution of school uniform was announced and schools on the coastland were alerted, because I thought there was nothing for the school children in the Amerindian villages. However, I was proven wrong, because I was advised later that hinterland communities in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine would also be getting their share of school uniforms for free distribution. I see that the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is busy with the uniform packages for dispatch and…
Read MoreWhat will it take to raise the level of West Indies cricket?
Dear Editor, I am an avid follower of West Indies cricket and cannot help noticing the drastic decline in the levels of performance of our players. Guyana has always been a top producer of outstanding West Indian cricketers. When the glory days of West Indies cricket and its players are talked about, names such as Rohan Kanhai, Basil Butcher, Alvin Kallicharran, Colin Croft, Roger Harper, Clive Lloyd and Farouk Bacchus, to name a few, are proudly mentioned. All of these men went on to become superstars in their own right.…
Read MoreBerbicians welcome the private hospital
Dear Editor, I am very excited with the news that, finally, the private hospital complex in Berbice will be commissioned in a couple of months’ time. Although there is the public hospital in New Amsterdam, there is need for that private institution so, like in Demerara, the people in Berbice could have choices. However, while it is good to have this private institution in the area, staff will have to play a very important role in its everyday functioning, as accommodation is not all that is necessary. There must be…
Read MoreThis is a reasonable package for teachers
Dear Editor, I read in your newspaper that a new benefits package has been agreed for teachers. And I was excited to find out what it entails, because I really think our teachers deserve much more than what they were getting. And from what I learnt, I have to say that the package is a reasonable one. Firstly, there is a five per cent retroactive increase in salaries, and this increase would cover five years, starting from this year (2011). Even though five per cent would not mean a lot…
Read MoreAliann Pompey truly deserves the Medal of Service award
Dear Editor, Permit me to pen my satisfaction about Aliann Pompey’s recent National Medal of Service award. I am really happy for her, because when it comes to sports, Guyanese tend to place a lot more emphasis on cricket and football. Athletics is one of our oldest sports, but I do not think it is receiving the kind of interest and support it deserves. I was present at the President’s/Jefford Track and Field Classic in Linden when, for the first time in her international career, Aliann ran in Guyana. I…
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