Dear Editor,
We Guyanese do make a wish for the New Year, whether it’s personal and private or general, so permit me to share some of my wishes for New Year 2012.
First I must let you know that my understanding of numbers and what they signify leads me to believe that 2012 will be a year of completion. Many instances too numerous to mention involve the number twelve.
So I wish that our politicians will complete their task in parliament and get on with the business of managing the affairs of this nation in a timely manner.
I wish that Guyanese parents would complete their responsibilities in regard to their child’s education.
I wish that contractors who are given large sums of money to do projects, would complete such projects in time and adequately.
I wish that teachers would complete a day’s work with their students and ensure they grasp the concepts being taught.
I wish that students would at all times seek to complete their assignments before sitting down to watch television during study hours.
I wish that the Govern-ment of Guyana and GT&T would complete their promise to free up the monopoly on the control of internet services in Guyana.
I wish that ministers of the Gospel would do a little more reading of the Holy Bible before completing the preparation of their sermons.
I wish that the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Mr Donald Ramotar would stop rolling up his shirt sleeves and have a complete suit of clothing, before appearing in official photographs with dignitaries.
I wish that the Guyana Police Force would complete their investigation of a crime before making an extra-judicial decision on a matter taking up their attention.
I wish the nurses would re-examine the condition of the patient in their care before completing their round of duty.
I wish that the CEO of the Georgetown Public Hospital would review his standard operational procedures in regard to ambulance assistance, right up to the nurses and doctors’ operations in theatre before the completion of 2012.
I wish that the businessmen of Guyana who made millions of dollars this season would take some of that money and give it to charity before completing their banking transaction.
I wish that every parliamentarian who takes the oath of office would see themselves as a servant of the state for the people they represent, and complete their mandate to be honest in all their dealings.
I wish that the President would be merciful, review and consider the system of parole for prisoners on death row before they expire in a cell.
I wish that every agricultural officer would complete their task before reaping the benefits.
I wish that the Minister of Human Services would re-examine the needs of pensioners compared to the abundant resources available in government coffers before completing their decision on allotting our pension.
I wish that lawyers receiving monies from their clients would complete their cases in court and stop the unwarranted delays that could translate into denials.
I wish that the chairperson for every CDC of every district will attend to the business of the community before completing a day’s work.
I wish that every husband would complete the sacred vows made before considering a divorce from his wife.
I wish that every minibus driver on every trip would complete the five C’s before the end of their journey.
I wish that every bandit that plans a robbery under arms would consider the Sunday school lessons taught to him by his grandparents before completing the act.
I wish that every opposition Member of Parliament would seriously and conscientiously consider the Bill that is before them when completing their decision to be for or against.
I wish that government officers would think through the consequences of being caught in the act before completing corrupt transactions.
I wish that officers of the state would not be greedy or covetous when placed in strategic positions, but will complete their tour of duty unblemished and demonstrate impeccable behaviour throughout.
I wish that Gecom would complete their business without interference.
I wish the commercial banks would reconsider the high interest rates placed on loans for citizens wanting to build their own homes long before the completion of 2012.
Finally, in completing my wishes, I wish above all that my Guyanese brothers and sisters may be in great health and prosper.
Yours faithfully,
Apostle Vanrick Beresford
