Dear Editor, I am happy for the six boxers who will be placed on stipendiary allowances. This means that they will be able to do so much more in terms of pursuing their careers in the pugilistic arts. Now Gy$ 25,000 is not a super investment, but it is a good start. I challenge boxing enthusiasts to show me evidence of this kind of arrangement prior to now. At best, many entities would allow for some time off if they have in their employment any sporting prodigy. In the case…
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Specialty Hospital is a much-needed institution
Dear Editor, There is no surgeon’s fee for a kidney transplant at a private hospital, but is it really a case of all that glitters is not gold? At this particular hospital, the cost comes up to some US$20,000 (Gy$4 million). Isn’t this tantamount to saying that only the rich can be accommodated where specialty care is concerned? This leads me directly to the Specialty Hospital that was in the making. Death, diseases, and sicknesses have no respect for anyone, and with the Specialty Hospital, Guyana would have really come…
Read MoreGreen’s deception has not changed since the days of PNC
Dear Editor, For too long the Mayor and City Council (M& CC), the Georgetown issues and other related matters have been causing some major distractions and upheaval in Guyana. In August 2011, then President Bharrat Jagdeo had to intervene to bailout the M& CC, relieve the municipality of financial woes, and enable it to meet outstanding liabilities, including wages owed to staff and for garbage collection. In fact, this intervention happened more than once. Now it seems as if another major crisis is on. Or should I ask when has…
Read MorePersons of Guyanese origin should value their history
Dear Editor, It is very advisable that Guyanese indeed safeguard the country’s monuments and sites, since these form part of the country’s history. I have a few things to highlight and I hope that the value of these can be built upon. Firstly, I wish that the public become more aware of Guyana’s National Museum. It was established in 1853 and was officially opened to the public on February 13, 1868. Since its inception, it was under the purview of the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry. Time alone suggests to…
Read MoreKudos to the housing sector for its achievements
Dear Editor, The housing sector is truly well entrenched in the realm of Guyana’s development. The word from the minister in charge says that, “We’re going to expand our partnership with young middle and low income young earners… young working persons… that is how we’re going to approach 2013.” This is the way to go. This commitment came in relation to the housing development project along the East Bank of Demerara. This particular housing scheme comprises a semi-gated community within the wider Eccles Housing scheme; it actually comprises the plan…
Read MoreHonouring excellence: Prakash Gossai
Shri Prakash was honoured posthumously by the installation of a bust of his physical likeness within the Indian Monument Gardens in Georgetown. There were four days of religious and cultural events, leading up to the final unveiling of the bust on April 28. On the first day of the ceremonies, April 25, Shri Prakash would have been 60. Prakash’s early years were forged in the remote agrarian community of Handsome Tree, Mahaica Creek. The youngest son of deeply religious parents who were representative of the significant percentage of Indians who…
Read MoreExpansion of healthcare facilities for kidney transplants necessary
Dear Editor, One in every four persons suffers from a kidney disease and in the U.S. nineteen people die every day, awaiting a kidney transplant. Many wait for seven to nine years before they can receive this. However, in Guyana, at a recent sod-turning exercise, the Doobay Medical Centre was endorsed for more effective work and the health facility is to be expanded. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Doobay Medical Centre, Dr Budhendranauth Doobay, said that the expansion is to facilitate the ever pressing and increasing need for good…
Read MoreDisingenuous pronouncements on Learning Channel satellite uplink
Dear Editor, The dictionary defines ‘disingenuous’ as “Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.” It was extremely disconcerting to see this being trumpeted on Facebook recently – “The Big Spectrum Heist is Unravelling as Guyana’s Ministry of Education reveals that it pays Bobby Ramroop $15000 USD per month to distribute its Learning Channel signal. You all will learn what is really happening in BG.” That was posted by none other than Enrico Woolford. Mr Woolford’s profile on the social media…
Read MoreGuyana’s aviation sector moving ahead rapidly
Dear Editor, Sometimes when we are in the middle of development, we do not quite realise it and the appropriate response takes too long. Recently, our prime minister acknowledged the expansion and success of Guyana’s aviation sector, within the rapid growing development of mankind (and specifically the mining industry). At an aviation symposium recently, he conveyed that the development of Ogle International Airport is proof that progress in Guyana, through the air transport link, between neighbouring countries and to and from the hinterland, is something that must be internalised. When…
Read MoreStrict accountability is necessary as inception phase of LCDS begins
Dear Editor, The watch words are ‘strict accountability’ as the inception phase of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) is off the ground. It was none other than President Donald Ramotar who advocated that all Amerindian leaders must ensure proper stewardship in the community projects that they will be embarking on. These projects are aimed at making village economies resilient via the good use of the opportunities provided through the various ventures. The inception phase of the LCDS is about a focused development of village economies, through projects funded under…
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