Dear Editor, Bryan Hunt seems to have a lot of influence on the new Government. One wonders why. The question is to figure out what role Hunt plays in Guyana, and if the U.S. is manipulating our Government to do its bidding. Hunt is lauding a program which aims to transform criminals into functional persons, and seems willing to assist in the rice trade. The reintegration is comparable to a welfare program. Although nothing is wrong with giving jobs to people, in a very small society like Guyana, the economy…
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Because they don’t care?
Dear Editor, The PPP/C Government was criticised severely because it gave parents of children attending school a voucher for Gy$10,000 each last year. But this action was much appreciated by parents like myself, who have three children in primary school. We have a lot of expenses to cover for our children which we struggle to meet, because of our love for them. In my home, I was able for the first time to buy schoolbooks for all the children. Even though we hear about free schoolbooks this is not always…
Read MoreThe Marriott Hotel, legacy of strong leadership
Dear Editor, I recall the spate of ugly sensationalism promoted by some of our newspapers about the Marriott Hotel, not excluding the politically vile and callous commentators. The fact remains that despite the bad-mouthing the Marriott received from the present Government when it was in the opposition, Guyana can now boast that it has a five-star hotel like the developed and developing countries of our world. The US embassy in Guyana recently celebrated the 239th Independence Anniversary of the USA. It is not surprising that the Mariott was chosen as…
Read MoreGuyanese should speak out against the excesses of APNU+AFC Govt
Dear Editor, The bad thing about the entire situation in Guyana is that nobody is doing anything to correct the wrongs. Most people just sit in their bottom houses, pointing fingers at the PPP/C to act on the situation. However, the PPP/C cannot take on the burden alone. Their supporters also should become actively involved in the fight, so that for example, there should be thousands picketing at the GECOM headquarters. The masses should protest in front of Parliament against the removal of the “Because We Care” programme. By remaining…
Read MoreWhat will become of the National Toshaos Conference?
Dear Editor, The assigned Head of the Presidential Secretariat Mr Joseph Harmon said that as part of the APNU+AFC government’s 100-day work plan, they will be de-politicising the National Toshaos Conference for genuine-decision making. But can Harmon say if this is a pretext for the APNU+AFC government to scale-down the size of the National Toshaos Conference, disallowing Toshaos (Amerindian Village Chiefs) to speak for their respective communities in the presence of the President, his Ministers and Government officials about the abolishment of presidential grants to Amerindian communities, the abolishment of…
Read MoreMr Gaskin’s appointment as a Minister
Dear Editor, Firstly, had I been permitted to vote in these past elections I would have voted for the PPP/C, reason being my deep appreciation for the major progress that was made by the PPP/C in bringing the country out of the abyss it had tunneled into during a past era. Setting this aside and just to ensure that I have no political axe to grind, I think it is quite unkind and unfair for any to target Mr Dominic Gaskin’s appointment as a minister due to the perception of…
Read MoreThe Chancellor and Chief Justice positions should be confirmed
Dear Editor, Chief Justice Carl Singh and Justice of the Appeal Judge Ian Chang have been acting as Chancellor and Chief Justice respectively for the past decade. The reason why they were acting and not confirmed for such a long time is that under Article 127 (1) of the Constitution, the President and Opposition Leader must agree to their appointments. The new Constitution removed the term “consultation” with “agreement”. Both Justices Singh and Chang were appointed to act under the PPP/C administration and discussions took place between the former President…
Read MoreSurujbally must tender his resignation
Dear Editor, The PPP/C’s calls for nation-wide protest against GECOM is justified on every sane ground. This body must all times do the right things and say the right things. Recently, GECOM has displayed double standards and disrespect through its Chairman to the Guyanese populace. Dr Steve Surujbally, the GECOM Chairman has compromised his integrity and impartiality and exhibited utter biasness in the execution of his duties. This must not be allowed to continue. However, the PPP/C must also share some blame for Surujbally’s relatively long stint as a Chairman.…
Read MorePolitical leaders must work towards achieving national unity
Dear Editor, The newly-elected President of the Guyana has made an excellent move for national unity when he invited his predecessor Donald Ramotar to join his unity government. In his speech at the swearing in ceremony President David Granger extended the olive branch in his quest for national and racial unity. Several attempts were made in the past for coalition governments, but it seems as if Granger’s call last Saturday is most sincere. The former Army Brigadier will be leading for the first time ever a multinational, inclusionary government –…
Read MoreConcerns in the APNU/AFC camp
Dear Editor, Reliable sources suggest that the political partners in the APNU/AFC coalition are becoming increasingly concerned that they are being sidelined by the major partner, the PNC, in the aftermath of the May 11 elections. Since the elections and the swearing in of President David Grainger, there has been no meeting of the Executive of the APNU faction of the APNU/AFC coalition to discuss issues relative to the running of the government. The APNU partners, it is understood, are even more concerned that the process of selection of Cabinet…
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