Opinion
Whistling in the wind
There has been no official disclosure from the Ministry of Education beyond the initial report around two weeks ago regarding alleged drug (ecstasy) distribution in two named Georgetown secondary schools, and afterwards, the announcement that these occurrences were being probed by the police and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU).
Minister Gaskin’s about-face on political financing laws
Dear Editor, In a recent column in Stabroek News (January 26, 2018) Transpa-rency Institute Guyana Inc addressed the continued postponement of political financing legislation in Guyana and questioned whether the delay was really about the self-preservation of political parties.
The Post Office has core responsibilities
Dear Editor, I recognized a name from long ago as I read the letter about the GPOC and old age Pensions (‘GPOC needs to address the weaknesses in the pension payments system’ SN, Feb 23).
Comparison of Guyana, Ghana contracts should be done with extreme caution
Dear Editor, I have read most of the opinions in the national press regarding the ExxonMobil contract.
Problems in the Region Six health system
Dear Editor, I would like to bring to the attention of the subject minister of health, some cases in less than a few days that are the actual reflection of the health system in Region Six. I
Mashramani 2018 was a public nuisance
Dear Editor, Mashramani is when we celebrate our Republic. A national celebration should mean national pride and unity.
The surge in robberies requires little explanation
Dear Editor, The officials of the German penal system have acknowledged that the reason for allowing murderers and other extreme anti-social criminals to live quite normal lives, which includes access to television, books, etc, is that they recognize that man’s behaviour is to a very large extent influenced by his environment.
The opposition and government should appear together at press conferences relating to the controversy with Venezuela
Dear Editor, I read an article in the Stabroek News on 23 February, titled ‘Gov’t hiding Venezuelan threat -Jagdeo’ and it made me very ‘cold’ and sad.
The GBA never passed a resolution condemning PPP excesses
Dear Editor, On February 23, 2018, Stabroek News published a letter from Mr Charles S Ramson, captioned ‘Burke’s statements included falsehoods.’
Amazon Warriors need aggressive, balanced team to bring home CPL crown
Dear Editor, Recently it was announced that the draft for the 2018 CPL will be held in London and I will like to make a few comments on the composition of the Guyana Amazon Warriors team for 2018.
What is the real reason for the proposed sugar estate loan?
Dear Editor, The Guyana Chronicle, which is the state-owned newspaper, on February 22nd, 2018, reported under a caption which reads, ‘$15 billion to reopen estates’ and that, ‘Gov’t seeks funds to restart operations at Skeldon and Enmore’ according to Finance Minister Winston Jordan.
Why was Jumo not there during the Float Parade?
Dear Editor, Where was Jumo during the Mash Guyana 2018 Float Parade?
Consolidating sugar
Disregard for one moment the breathtaking bumbling by the APNU+AFC government on the sugar industry and consider the plight of nearly 5,000 workers who have been made redundant since the Wales Factory shut its operations at the end of 2016.
Politikles
Appreciation for sympathy on passing of Judge Shahabuddeen
Dear Editor, I write to express my family’s heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of sympathy and support from dignitaries, family members, friends and well-wishers, on the passing of my father Dr/ Judge Mohamed Shahabuddeen.
A cold show for Mash at D’Urban Park
Dear Editor, D’Urban Park was packed to capacity for Mash. Myself and family settled at Stand 22.
All the oil contracts should be released
Dear Editor, The CGX contract released by the government was an attempt to show that all the oil contracts had similar terms.
Debate will not end soon
Dear Editor, I thank Alfred Bhulai (SN, February 22) and Frederick Collins (SN, February 24) for patiently explaining how in the face of great evil and hideous suffering God can be both all-powerful and ever-loving.
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