Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The time has come for the private security sector and police to become engaged in working out a suitable model to govern the cooperative efforts of private security services- those which provide a collective body of services known as private law enforcement, and the statutory security providers or public law enforcement.

Dear Editor, I came on the 10:30 pm BW 0483 flight on February 10, 2008, from Miami, Florida with three pieces of luggage- two checked-in pieces and one carry-on.

Dear Editor, It is interesting to note in the January 19, 2008 Stabroek News the report “Female MPs discuss sexual violence.”

Dear Editor, While I will agree with Mr. Darby, CEO of LIAT on the lack of navigational aids at Timehri, in particular the lack of an Instrument Landing System(ILS) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), he is misinformed re the amount of fuel required to do flights from Barbados.

Dear Editor, I have noted several misrepresentations in sections of the media regarding the procedures of the meeting between the Hon.

ear Editor, The recent news that a skeleton was found in the east coast backlands is cause for concern.

Dear Editor, I appreciate the statements made by Father Rodrigues in relation to communication with the “terrorists.”

Dear Editor, On Thursday, the appearance of a government advertisement in Stabroek News inviting farmers from Buxton to a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture seemed to be a sign of hope that things might change.

Dear Editor, As we recoil from recent events and extend sympathy to the bereaved, it may be useful to look for some good that could emerge from all that took place.

Dear Editor, The miniatures or miniaturised have yielded their products – a cumulative boomerang to the policy of micro-management as practised persistently by the Jagdeo Administration.

Dear Editor, Roman Catholic priest Malcolm Rodrigues tells the Stabroek News that it is “time to talk to the terrorists” (Feb 11).

Dear Editor, The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) refers to an article published on page 23 of the Sunday February 10, 2008 edition of Kaieteur News under the caption “FPA lashes out at GFC over new regulations”.

Dear Editor, I am rather enjoying the competition between GT&T and Digicel.

Dear Editor, I would like to correct your statement in SN 02/09/08 that “Late response by the police to major crimes has been a recurring issue over the last decade “.

Dear Editor, There is a scenario which continues to disappoint. Those persons who have some understanding of the sugar industry must wonder by now when the promises of development will be realised, and at what cost.

Dear Editor, Over three years have passed since the government spoke about the need to rotate ambassadors, yet that has not happened.

Dear Editor, In a report in your edition of February 9, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee reported on the results of the investigation as to why the police took over an hour to respond to the first call to the police station during the Lusignan massacre.

Dear Editor, The time has come for the President of Guyana to say to the gangs that are terrorizing citizens: “Take me to your leader.”

Dear Editor, It seems as though Guyana is going full steam ahead with the Mashramani celebrations while the country is still reeling from the recent shock over the Lusignan tragedy.

Dear Editor, With regard to recent news reports on flooding on the Corentyne causing huge losses to farmers, I cannot understand the logic of waiting for floods before local government commences operations to clear thick vegetation hindering the flow of water.