Dear Editor, As the anti-democratic chalice of the PNC/R-led coalition burns, President David Granger’s unilateral appointed Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adds fuel and fans the flames. Under his stewardship, the Commission tends to invalidate its own constitutional mandate, that of the Legislature and the Judiciary. The implications would be deep, sacrificial, and revolutionary for all citizens of our dear land. Obviously, under the directed political mandate of the PNC/R, the stooge Chairman Justice (ret’d) James Patterson continues to lean impulsively in favour of the fallen coalition while…
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Guyana’s dual nationality act needs review
Dear Editor, The issue of dual nationality has been in the news following the successful passage of the No-confidence Motion against the People’s National Congress/Alliance For Change Government. In the social novel Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens through his main character, Mr Brumble, wrote, “the law … is an ass (meaning nonsensical). It would seem the law on Guyana’s dual citizenship is an ass.” According to the Burnham Constitution, a born Guyanese who is a dual citizen cannot be a Member of Parliament or serve as President, and by extension, Prime…
Read MorePrivate Sector’s statements on no-confidence motion were based on facts
Dear Editor/News Editor, I am a member of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Council and a member of the Governance & Security Sub-Committee. I have been intimately involved in all of the Press Statements made by the Sub- Committee in relation to the passing of the no-confidence motion in the National Assembly. I have, therefore, decided to write expressing my growing concern at the repeated and totally specious attacks on the accuracy of the Statements and on the credibility of the Commission by Mr. Rickford Burke. Mr. Burke resides safely…
Read MoreAPNU/AFC clutching at straws to avoid the electorate
Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana, as it reluctantly prepares to face the Guyanese people at the polls, is shamelessly clutching at every straw to avoid the electorate, and seems to have gone on a massive propaganda blitz. Almost daily, the Prime Minister’s Department of Public Information spends thousands of taxpayers’ dollars on full page colour advertisements in the newspapers titled “Confidence in Guyana”. Those advertisements seek to showcase what the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) deems as achievements, if they really can be deemed so in…
Read MoreNew delay tactics by PNC
Dear Editor, General Elections must be held in Guyana, I repeat, General Elections is mandated for this nation by March 31, 2019, and true to form, the PNC and their thug machinery are coming up with these what I would call, new tactics. Well, it is not a totally new exercise because the moment elections are to be held in this country, there is bound to be a sudden upsurge in crime and criminal activity of some sort from the well-known PNC machinery and ‘blame it on The PPP/C’ sort…
Read MoreGuyana must run off elections on or before April 30
Dear Editor, Responding to reporters’ query regarding the voters’ list, the Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield declared, “the list is clean; it has a life until the 30th of April.” I suggest that all stakeholders work assiduously to hold the elections on or before that date. This would be a significant landmark decision in the history of the country and would send positive vibes to the people of Guyana and those elsewhere watching our political imbroglio. Yours truly, Dr Devanand Bhagwan
Read MoreNo skullduggery will be accepted at GECOM
Dear Editor, In light of the ticking constitutional clock, the suspicious silence of the unilaterally appointed GECOM’s Chairman Justice (retired) James Patterson, puts GECOM under the radar for highest scrutiny. Whatever the reason for President David Granger’s unilateralism, no skullduggery will be accepted as we arrive at the crossroads. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Keith Lowenfield are bungling with the necessary preparation for Regional and National Elections which are constitutionally due not later than March 19, 2019. This lack of accountability and transparency is very awkward, invites a…
Read MoreJagdeo has laid a solid foundation for Guyana’s tourism sector to thrive
Dear Editor, I noted in an article a few days ago, concerning the value of the refurbished convention centre to the tourism sector. In the same publication I also observed that visitors’ arrivals this year was almost 285,000. Coincidentally, an acquaintance of mine and many persons verily accuse President Jagdeo of not doing anything for Guyana. Today’s tourism’s performance is all due to the vision of, and the foundation laid by, President Jagdeo. The market segments identified for tourists were – visiting family and friends, nature, sport, conferences, heritage and…
Read MoreGuyana Govt should show the world it subscribes to int’l democratic norms
Dear Editor, The APNU/AFC coalition should demit office and the President should set a date for elections within the stipulated time frame before March 21. It is the honourable and right thing to do. When the coalition APNU/AFC Government lost the no-confidence motion on December 21, there was a lot of sympathy for it. People everywhere praised the Government when their spokespersons (the Prime Minister, President and others) announced they would respect the outcome of the no-confidence vote and invoke the steps outlined in the Constitution that speaks to such…
Read MorePresident Granger must be held responsible if there is a constitutional crisis
Dear Editor, Guyana is quickly approaching constitutional crises because of the refusal of the APNU/AFC coalition Government to accept the passage of the no-confidence motion and respect the Constitution of Guyana. President David Granger as Opposition Leader protested the then PPP/C Government to respect the Constitution on numerous occasions, but unfortunately, despite the Chief Justice ruling on the NCM and the interpretation of the Constitution, David Granger refused to dissolve Parliament and announce the date for the Regional and General Elections. While some may suggest that Granger is a man…
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