Dear Editor, Last Sunday evening, April 03rd, was the evening when another chapter in the history of this country was written; and might I dare say, an important one at that, too. For all Guyanese, it should be a historic moment, for it was when Guyana’s chief executive, President Bharrat Jagdeo, and Alliance For Change Leader Rafael Trotman joined hands and urged unity and God’s blessings for Guyana. The occasion was the mega Gospel concert at the National Park, which featured recording artiste William Mc Dowell from the United States,…
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Management needs to upgrade the level of cricket in the Caribbean
Dear Editor, I have heard all sorts of criticisms about the West Indies cricket recently, especially since they were knocked out of the recent World Cup competition that took place in India. Some think the team has young players who would eventually become world class players; some think the board is wasting time and money; while some think players have the wrong attitude, and some think the right players in the Caribbean are not given the opportunity to play for the team. Well, I think that the problem lies overall…
Read MoreGranger has been crowded out
Dear Editor, David Granger is experiencing great difficulty in finding his mark at the leadership level. After about a month at the top, he is still struggling to get off the mark. In the meantime, Robert Corbin is dominating the party headlines. More than that, Corbin has basically indicated that he is in control. Granger has to take the back seat, a rather ignominious place for the man who is supposed to be leading. Mr Granger has three specific problems, all of which must be dealt with immediately if he…
Read MoreRamotar all the way
Dear Editor, At last it has happened! Donald Ramotar has been selected by the People’s Progressive Party to lead the party at the upcoming elections, due later this year. The PPP could not have chosen a better person to be its presidential candidate, and there is no question of Ramotar’s ability to discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the entire electorate. I believe that he has already walked half that journey, having been at the helm of the largest political party in the country as its…
Read MoreLegacy in tatters
Dear Editor, Allow me to respond to a letter published in the Stabroek News on March 28, 2011titled; “A legacy in tatters.” A group of known rejects calling themselves “Cheddi Jagan Memorial Committee” held an event in New York soley for the purpose of publicity. As it turned out, the event was a grave injustice to the life of Dr. Jagan. It attracted an audience of 70 persons who left very disappointed at the level of the discussions and with the organizers of the event. As an admirer of Dr.…
Read MoreYes to alternative public transport
Dear Editor, Please give me space in your letters column to voice my concern on the mini-bus situation. First of all, I must congratulate you for your editorial on the mini-bus issue which appeared in the Guyana Times newspaper on Friday, March 25th 2011. I believe it was well thought out and nothing was left unsaid that would further establish your case for: “Time to explore alternative for public transport.” In dealing with the issue, you demonstrated a lot of courage, which is exactly the type our law-makers need to…
Read MoreEducation sector improved
Dear Editor, A sound education is the gateway to a productive future. A nation of educated people collectively working for the good of that country will no doubt propel itself towards national development. Nonetheless, in Guyana’s post-1992 education system, only 34 per cent of children were formally enrolled in schools up to the secondary level. This means that over 60 per cent of children of school age were not allowed to complete secondary schooling. Since 1992, all this has changed. Through the building of many new schools and training of…
Read MoreHydro-power is the way to go for Guyana
Dear Editor, Fluctuating oil prices, political instability and social unrest in some of the major oil producing countries in the world are some of the factors which favour the switch to hydro-power in countries where this kind of facility is available. Guyana therefore becomes the ideal location for hydro-power with all its waterfalls that caresses the country’s interior. Because we are dependent on petroleum products for our energy supplies, Guyana becomes susceptible to prices on the world market. When this happens, we as a young nation must turn to alternative…
Read MoreThe soup kitchens must be spread across Guyana
Dear Editor, Guyanese from all walks of life, especially the less fortunate amongst us, have been greeted with the news, on Thursday, March17th, that a soup kitchen is to be established by the Guyana government and the makers of Bakewell bread. This gesture must be applauded, since it represents a classic example of government/private sector cooperation in the interest of the people of this country. The people at large should know that ventures like this soup kitchen know no boundaries, race, religion, or political allegiance. These are the types of…
Read MorePolitics can resurrect the most amazing contradictions
Dear Editor, I have been following the media exchanges between Sasenarine Singh and various subscribers, particularly his latest, “Jagan followed a deeply flawed ideology in the form of Marxism” in Kaieteur News of March 1, 2011, which makes interesting but contradictory reading, forcing me to ask the following questions: Is this the same Sasenarine Singh who grew up in the People’s Progressive Party? Is this the same young, bright economist, Sasenarine Singh, who was a sworn member of the People’s Progressive Party? Is this the same Sasenarine Singh who was…
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