Category: Letters

Dear Editor, There is nothing new under the sun and that is why I am not surprised by the opposition and its naughty use of the one-seat majority vote. This time it was a vote in favour of a motion, by Alliance For Change member, Khemraj Ramjattan, titled, “Public Monies on Marriott Hotel to be halted until approval by the National Assembly.” This kind of infantile behaviour is most uncalled for, and it smacks of personal vendetta. I recall just a few months back, overseas visitors simply could not get…

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Dear Editor, Radio Guyana Inc (RGI) is the first of several of the new radio licensees going into operation. The station has had its trial run, and its official launch took place a few days ago. I am upbeat but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Information and music are not out of reach. The Internet is readily available and many gadgets allow users to be privy to almost anything that used to be a radio exclusive. Most DJs pander to the Jamaica dancehall language and culture. Many also simply…

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Dear Editor, In reflecting on the past year in office as president of Guyana, Donald Ramotar underlined the need for there to be more meaningful cooperation at all levels between stakeholders, especially at the political level, to ensure that Guyana continues on a progressive path. In any society where there is no political stability, almost every other aspect of national life is affected and the president has shown that he fully understands this. We are currently witnessing in Guyana the highest level of bullyism and spitefulness by the opposition parties…

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Dear Editor, I have noticed that the government has already started to engage various stakeholders in relation to the 2013 national budget. This is a very good effort by the government to include everyone in the decision-making process on issues affecting their well-being. There have always been concerns expressed mainly by opposition members and supporters that the government does not consult with them during the preparation of national budgets. Well, here is the opportunity, so I am anxiously waiting to see the level of representation that will be made by…

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Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to congratulate my fellow miners on achieving once again the feat of reaching gold production levels surpassing 363,000 ounces in November, which was total production for the year 2011. The sector is anticipating reaching an unprecedented target of 400,000 ounces for 2012, the largest in the history of Guyana’s gold production. Once again we have proven our resilience to achieving greater heights within the mining sector under the first ever Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, established to coordinate the extractive and natural…

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Dear Editor, For years, this football administration has not progressed, shown no vision and provided no solid foundation for its national athletes to progress in football. This is purely based on vision and future for football in Guyana and its players at all level and ages. The last 12 months have been the most marketable period for the Guyana national team, and the federation has failed miserably. The team created history by reaching that stage of World Cup Qualification, however the federation never matched the progression of the on-field and…

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Dear Editor, At the 46th convocation of the University of Guyana, President Donald Ramotar said his administration is committed to making the institution world rated. A similar sentiment was expressed in the portfolios and presentations of all four candidates vying for the post of vice chancellor. The dreams and ambitions of these men are indeed quite lofty, but before looking to the stars, there is need for immediate attention to the very mundane. UG road is not in the best shape. It has navigable pot-holes but when it rains, there…

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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to share with readers my concern for the University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC) and its directorship. In Berbice, the UGBC is a vital institution.  It has been transformed into this by the vision and good leadership of Professor Dizal Samad. Under his guidance, UGBC is now a respected learning centre, an institution that is flexible to educate and help to make Berbice better.  Farmers can now have assistance to identify plant diseases and better care for their crops through access to agriculture…

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Dear Editor, Over the years, Guyana’s vaccination programme has received much recognition internationally for its extensive coverage of over 98 per cent. At any standard, this is considered quite an achievement. Most recently, its robust immunisation programme received another accolade for efficient and sustained vaccination coverage. The programme has been a success since it commenced in the early 1970s, and has resulted in the eradication of illnesses such as polio, in 1962; yellow fever, in 1968; measles in 1991; and whooping cough in 2000. Also, the Health Ministry in January…

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Dear Editor, For how long must a nation tarry, while all kinds of histrionics and disgusting gamesmanship are being manifested by some members of the combined opposition in Parliament? In Australia, an opposition member was ejected from the parliament for calling the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, “corrupt” in the Australian Workers Union scandal. The defiant culprit, later said the prime minister had “legitimate questions” to answer. His prevarication did not suffice though. In fact, he was most noxious in his performance and later withdrew his “corrupt” bedaubing, but he was…

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