Dear Editor, Our Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodriges-Birkett has said that Guyanese continue to be unfairly targeted by authorities in Trinidad. Recently, Guyanese in Barbados complained to the president and even the former president had his dose where complaining was concerned. The minister was dealing with the negative perceptions faced by Guyanese, travelling overseas and she singled out Trinidad and Tobago as an example. She said that despite various agreements, the Caricom sister state continues to target Guyanese unfairly, with visitors having to undergo repeated security checks, even when in transit…
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Keep up the fight against domestic violence
Dear Editor, I always say that people must do what little they can and when they can. I may never be able to change the world, but I can help bring cheers to many lives by doing and being good, as much as I can. This is the idea in my mind when I read that the U. S. embassy’s Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP) donated a 32-watt generator to the Domestic Violence Counselling Centre (DVCC) in Region Six. This may be a ‘little and without fanfare’ gesture, but it will…
Read MoreStories about drugs discovery have clouded good reports about CJIA
Dear Editor, Recent news about the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been mostly about drugs. In fact, reports about its expansion and upgrading work almost fell off the radar. Now there is a good turn and I think that I should make a few remarks. I like the staging of a partial emergency exercise at the airport facility. This is very vital. It involved a simulated aircraft crash at night at the aerodrome. This had to be a profitable experience. Even though I am hoping that accidents will be…
Read MoreGuyExpo is indeed a meaningful exercise to showcase what Guyana has to offer
Dear Editor, I refer to an article in the Kaieteur News of September 29, 2012 under the caption, “GuyExpo is a fairground,” attributed to a columnist writing under the pseudonym “Peeping Tom”. My initial response is the writer probably either ingested something which severely affected his or her judgment, wrote the said piece prior to the evening of September 27 when the curtain came up on this year’s GuyExpo, or focused attention on an event which he or she did not witness. But upon reflection, I thought of giving the…
Read MoreCelebrating with the Amerindians
Dear Editor, Never was there a time when the indigenous peoples of Guyana were so celebrated. They have been taken for granted for too long. The present ruling administration is now making amends and I am happy about this. I am happy that the minister of Amerindian affairs said that in order to promote cultural development, government this year has allocated Gy$ 35 million, which will go towards the further growth of indigenous groups in the various villages. This is indeed good to hear. Heritage Month 2012, currently on, was…
Read MoreA really big boost for golf and tourism
Dear Editor, Golf is catching on and I like the immediacy of the reports in this publication. I think that the idea of using golf as a tourism tool is quite excellent. Golf has that classy aura about it. This new tournament, the President’s Cup, took place in the presence of a ‘good’ sized crowd of golf enthusiasts, and Kishan Bacchus lifted the trophy. So he made history, and this should be properly documented for posterity, in the golfing annals. I hope that there are a few already. If not,…
Read MoreAll must take agriculture in a serious manner
Dear Editor, Under the leadership of the present administration, I can say that food issues have come a long way. The news I am celebrating is that the minister within the Ministry of Agriculture has just concluded a tour of 10 communities along the Pomeroon River, during which a four-day outreach programme administered to the needs of the region. The aim of the exercise was to address concerns faced by farmers and other residents and to help them find solutions to their problems. The minister was accompanied by officials from…
Read MoreImpressed with Youth Parliament 2012
Dear Editor, I was happy that a handy group of people turned up at the Princess International Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) to witness the opening of this year’s National Youth Parliament (NYP) debates. During the intense sessions, the government and the opposition sides of the House debated three motions, including one calling for legislation to stem the misuse and mischief, associated with the use of social media given the sensitive socio-political nature of society. This choice of topic was most timely. It is a hot issue indeed. I…
Read MoreBlack history is about some great events and personalities
Dear Editor, I heap deserved kudos on Guyanese, Sherry Ann Dixon, who has been inducted into ‘The Black 100+ Hall of Fame.’ The Black100+ Project is really an exhibition of the top 100 black achievers in Britain. To get in this coterie is really difficult and that is why I have nothing but respect for the new inductee. Ms Dixon is just about the ideal character. She is or has been, at some time, a journalist, radio presenter, university lecturer and a member of the National Black Women’s Network (NBWN).…
Read MoreSports and academics must be in tandem
Dear Editor, Is it really possible that people can be empowered via football? As a matter of fact, I make my question even broader – is it possible to empower people via sports? I agree that sport is vital and ever so often, a few good individuals can rise to prominence and make a good living out of a given sporting activity. I want to know now what will become of the many who had possible ‘sport careers’ in mind. They have to now fend for themselves and sometimes by…
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