Category: Letters

Dear Editor,  I was happy to read in the press that President Jagdeo once again made it clear that elections will be held this year. These remarks come at a time when sections of the media and some elements in the opposition parties continually pronounce on the possibility of a delay to be engineered by the president.  Clearly this is not the intent of Mr Jagdeo. In fact, it appears that the opposition parties, particularly the PNCR, are hopeful of such a delay, which they believe will give them much-needed…

Dear Editor, I reject and condemn unequivocally the call of Dr David Hinds, a representative of the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) and a political activist, to boycott the launch of the government’s programme celebrating the proclamation by the United Nations (by virtue of UN Resolution N Res 64/169) that 2011 be designated the “International Year for People of African Descent”.  Context is always important. In August, 2010, David Hinds had called for Buxtonians to refuse an invitation to the reception in honour of Buxtonians held by President Jagdeo…

Dear Editor,   Permit me to quote from a Stabroek News report on January 11, captioned ‘(Jagdeo)…paid $5M per acre for land at Pradoville 2’. The report said that questions have been raised about whether the land was advertised publicly and how it was allocated and valued. It further stated that, “Observers say this is crucial as ordinary members of the public are subjected to rigorous guidelines and procedures for the apportioning of land.”  First of all, a sitting president is not an ‘ordinary member of the public’, and as such,…

Dear Editor,   The computer training centre commissioned at Albion, Berbice recently is a worthwhile move. This facility is a timely and necessary one.  The facility consists of 20 fully operational computer systems and caters to the sugar workers and their children in providing training in the area of information technology. Whenever we hear about sugar workers, it always has to do with unsatisfactory wages and strikes. It is refreshing to see that the government is making efforts to provide this sort of facility for them.  Mr Donald Ramotar was correct…

Dear Editor,   I must say that the actions of the police to clean up the Stabroek Market Square are very timely and appropriate. For too long, that place has existed in a manner of filth and cluster generated by the vendors and many stall holders who occupy the area. Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee quite justifiably fears that the area is a haven for criminal activity that places large numbers of innocent, unsuspecting Guyanese in harm’s way, and threatens their lives.  It is about time that the authorities get rid…

Dear Editor, As Guyanese look forward to the New Year, here’s hoping that every joy, happiness, peace and prosperity come their way. These wishes are intended to my fellow Guyanese because they are a lovely people who deserve the best. Every time a new year comes around, it is a reminder that, as a people, they have come this far, have survived many challenges, and have worked hard in developing their country. As they look back at 2010, the challenges and troubles should teach them lessons, so that in the…