Dear Editor, A few months ago, the ACB banned the playing of “rum songs” from the air, citing that it was harmful to society. The committee, which is the so-called television watchdog, is a toothless poodle; and it befuddles the mind as to what purpose it really serves. Many decent-minded citizens are against the airing of the “rum songs”, so that move by the ACB is a good one. But is the ACB seeing and hearing only these kinds of songs? Are they watching enough television, and all the television…
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North America has market for coconut water
Dear Editor, I applaud the efforts of those seeking to market Guyana’s coconut water overseas, according to your news story (Guyana Times, Dec 21). Coconut water has been consumed for centuries. We use it as a popular beverage in Guyana to quench thirst or in mixing drinks. But, in North America, coconut water is rapidly becoming a booming business, with packages and cans of coconut water being sold not only in ethnic stores, but also in all mainstream grocery stores. It is also sold in major cities in ethnic stores…
Read MoreGuyana has never said it will stop gold mining and exploration
Dear Editor, Christopher Ram, the accountant/lawyer who fancies himself a TV talk show host and columnist, and who recently declined to be considered as a presidential candidate for the People’s National Congress Reform, is at it again, and is getting it wrong – again. This political advisor to an opposition party is so eager to deride the Guyana government and President Bharrat Jagdeo that he fails to do even basic homework. I read his latest attack on the president and the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) in the Sunday Stabroek…
Read MoreDiane McTurk deserves greater recognition
Dear Editor, Diane McTurk is a marvellous woman; she truly deserves a higher award for her persistence, her commitment to, and love for, Guyana and for the protection of loveable otters. There has never been a woman who so profoundly dedicated her time, resources and energies towards animal preservation and care like Diane. What a humble and unpretentious woman she is. I am glad that she has received the Tourism Pioneer Award, but I do think that this woman deserves much more recognition than that. When she first started her…
Read MoreGuyanese should think of their country in the New Year
Dear Editor, As the year 2010 comes to an end, there are lots of good things citizens are expecting, wishing for, and planning for themselves in the New Year. Some are planning to tie the knot; some, to further their studies; some, to find a new job, or work harder for a promotion; some, to migrate; and some, to own their own homes, among other things. Let us also spare a thought for our country, and wish for good things for it in the New Year. We could start by…
Read MoreIDB loan is welcome
Dear Editor, The US$30 million loan received from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) by the government of Guyana to construct the four-lane highway from Providence to Diamond and to install a new city sewerage system is much welcome. Congestion is increasing daily, and very little is being done to address this. The expansion works to the existing four-lane highway will help; nevertheless, plans to build the arterial road from Timehri heading all the way to the East Coast Demerara must move ahead. It is through more road networks that congestion…
Read MoreArticle designed to create mischief
Dear Editor, It would be a rather strange day if the Kaieteur News is not up to its traditional roles of sensationalising and making mischief, its two reasons for existence. Its latest example of the latter culture, a column captioned “UNASUR detention triggers man’s death”, is another signpost of its deliberate policy of daily misrepresentation of a government that it faults for every conceivable issue, even for the sun not shining! This latest piece is an example of gross misrepresentation, spite and grudge, especially against the background of the nation…
Read MoreDelighted that contempt of court is now a criminal offence
Dear Editor, As a Guyanese who always complies with the laws of this country, and as one who honours the laws of the land in every respect, especially edicts of the court, such as court orders, also known as injunctions, I find it most heartening that His Excellency, President Bharrat Jagdeo, has assented to the bill which now criminalizes contempt of court. Too many people have been making a mockery of injunctions, thinking these are jokes; and despite having an order of the court issued against them, they continue in…
Read MoreGoing around in circles on climate change is not an option
Dear Editor, Fifteen thousand delegates descended on Cancun, conferred, and left with an agreement that will not save the world from the effects of climate change, though it rescued the negotiating process. That we should be relieved is testament to the soft bigotry of low expectations on what once was billed as the greatest moral challenge of our time. Britain’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, described the summit as a “turning point”. He also said that, in addition to the turning points of Kyoto, Bali…
Read MoreThe longer leaders delay an agreement on climate change, the more we will suffer
Dear Editor, John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day, said: “Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life, and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure.” May this be remembered by all leaders when they meet to talk about the environment. They need to know that the quality of life we live in future is dependent on the decisions they…
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