Dear Editor,
I’ve heard many proposals on the current Berbice Bridge tolls fiasco. These include government subsidies, increased (official) toll levels, reduced interest rates, an extended concession period and even water taxis. What I have not heard is any offer for a reduction in the rate of return payable to ordinary shareholders. Yes, they have not received a dividend to date but whatever the amount is, it is still payable.
Is it that the ordinary shareholders expect everyone else to give something up for the protection of their investment? It seems only fair for them to also accept a lower return.
Yours faithfully,
(Name and address provided)