Dear Editor, I am pleased for the United Kingdom. They now have a strong Government with the prospect of being in power for the full term and which will allow them to do progressive things for their people. That is great news for their economy and their people. These elections were about Brexit and the overwhelming majority of the British people are sick and tired of how long this issue was allowed to drag on because of political squabbling. Mr Boris Johnson came in as an outsider and the people…
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Why is GECOM messing around with the voters’ list?
Dear Editor, There are now about twenty political parties who want to contest the upcoming elections in Guyana, but it seems only the PPP is prepared to struggle for a clean list of electors and for free and fair elections. The others are recklessly staying on the sidelines depending on the PPP to carry the struggle for a clean list of electors and for free and fair elections. Where is Mr Ramkarran and A New and United Guyana (ANUG)? Where is Mr Badal and his Change Guyana? Where is Mr…
Read MoreWhen will the President dissolve Parliament?
Dear Editor, The vulgar refusal of Mr Granger to dissolve Parliament in keeping with his obligations under the Constitution of Guyana further exposes the flagrant dictatorial hegemony of his and the PNC’s abuse of the presidential authority. Given the continuous and relentless exposure of their clandestine contaminating intent at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the cabal now attempts to further influence and scapegoat the organisation’s willing or unwilling patrimony to justify the ongoing exploitation of Guyanese decency. Citizens must, therefore, be prepared and decisively stop this runaway train now! Public…
Read MoreSugar workers kept Guyana economically alive during turbulent 1970s and 1980s
Dear Editor, We need big structural changes in Guyana that create new value and we need a grassroots movement to get it done. This is what Team Granger does not understand – they are economically destructive rather than value creative. What Team Granger did to the sugar belt was a failure to do three vital things: improve operations; effectively tap the potential value of the human beings in the industry, and finally, unleash the potential of the assets. The sugar industry in Guyana is a “country within a country” and…
Read MoreGranger has disregarded the Constitution yet Caricom remains silent
Dear Editor, It is a body or organisation that is supposed to represent the “Caribbean Community,” that is, every last member in its jurisdiction, however, to date, this organisation has remained the most partisan and racially biased in the Caribbean. I make those bold remarks after reviewing their actions as it regards the political situation in Guyana. Up until this time, Caricom has been reticent on matters of urgent attention and maybe intervention, but they remain deaf and undisturbed to the goings-on in Guyana. Their reaction in the present circumstances…
Read MoreBullying in our schools needs to be addressed from all fronts
Dear Editor, I know the issue has been discussed at length in various fora, but I ask you for some space in your newspaper to offer my views on the matter of the recent spate of fights and cases of bullying in schools. For decades the public education system has had to deal with fights and bullying in the school system. As a Guyanese in the diaspora, I should say that these issues are not isolated to Guyana. These are matters that the education systems across the globe are forced…
Read MoreRespect for the Constitution is utmost
Dear Editor, Constitutional reform is the cause célèbre of new parties; and indeed, given the events since the 21st December 2018 No-confidence vote, I am inclined to agree with them. Where we differ is on how, why, and for the benefit of whom. The PNC and the ‘new’ parties see reform of the Constitution as the work of a special corps of persons who know what is best for all Guyanese. They would have a small, Government-dominated committee suggest changes, and implement these by way of a majority vote in…
Read MoreToo much lawlessness in Guyana
Dear Editor, During the past week, there’s been a series of events that took place, and it raises many people’s eyebrows. There’s been more than one deadly accident occurring in two days. Is there a rush, or are the drivers just careless/drunk? Even though there’s Police presence all over, the mayhem still continues. Careless accidents and causing death by dangerous driving attract some serious jail time, and drivers are still killing people on the road. Are they just desperate to get into jail? They could go there without killing innocent…
Read MoreMany Guyanese believe the March 2020 elections will not be free and fair
Dear Editor, There is no doubt that if the Americans require free and fair elections in Guyana we will have it. That is the sway the world’s most powerful nation hold over our dear old Guyana. For the record I have absolutely no problem with this except that such great power should be exercised for justice and fair play. The Americans are sitting pretty. They have already secured the oil. As they did with Burhnam they could choose to turn a blind eye. Any indecision or indifference on the part…
Read MoreAPNU/AFC seem unconcerned about the sufferings of sugar workers
Dear Editor, The struggles of sugar workers to receive a raise in pay have continued to attract the attention of the nation and must have tugged at a few hearts as they become aware of the painful situation that exists. Our Union has with regularity pointed out that the workers’ wages have not been improved since 2014 as the “good life” bunch has not seen it in their heart to grant them any increase in pay. The GAWU has recognised and appreciates that there is some amount of sympathy for…
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