Opinion

Dear Editor, The news of the passing of Swami Vidyanandaji has brought back fond memories for me of my high school years as a student of the late swamiji and the pioneering role the Hindu College of Cove and John played in bringing secondary education to students in the rural areas of Guyana.

Dear Editor, In a letter published in the Stabroek News Mr Dwight Larson of Isseneru village Region 7 made a plea to various government agencies and ministries to intervene and stop the operations of a river dredge that was given permission to mine in close proximity to the village (‘GGMC has granted permission for river dredge near Isseneru’s residential area,’ Nov 3).

Dear Editor, Last Wednesday evening I had the (mis)fortune of listening to Pandit Jagmohan, Vice President of the Dharmic Sabha, on GTV trying to explain or prove that Diwali should be celebrated on the 11th.

Dear Editor, Recently, a person on Facebook asked two questions of me: (a) Who is responsible for Guyana being blacklisted by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)?

Dear Editor, As another Armistice Day, (Veterans Day) or Remembrance Day approaches we will all gather around the Cenotaph to pay homage to those who served in global wars and those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

Dear Editor, I refer once again to Abu Bakr’s letter ‘What is the definition of the Indian they wish to protect and preserve?’(SN,

Dear Editor, Every sportsman, athlete, leader or politician must know his/her ability and when it is time to leave the scene.

Dear Editor, I applaud Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran for his out-of-the-box, novel, innovative resolution of the conflict over the holiday for Diwali (SN Nov 1).

Dear Editor, Albert Einstein once said that politics is more difficult than physics.

A month before the Climate Summit in Paris considers how to reduce our collective carbon footprint and to prevent further degradation of the planet, a huge swath of Indonesia is ablaze.

Dear Editor, Why do I have this feeling that after 28 years of PNC rule and 23 years of PPP rule it is ‘déjà vu all over again’ with this APNU+AFC coalition government.

Dear Editor, I have read the interview with Mr Ramotar in your issue of 2nd November 2011 and there are several misleading, if not deceptive comments contained therein, which I summarize below.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan is very correct in his ruling that there shall be no extension of the opening hours of bars and night clubs beyond the 2 am curfew.

Dear Editor, We are writing in response to the article in KN, November 3, under the headline, ‘CH&PA cracks down on empty house lots.’

Dear Editor, Time plays a vital role in the life of nearly all the major religious traditions of the world.

Dear Editor, I read in the papers that the Private Sector Commission, comprising people who should have knowledge in business, is asking the Minister to change the curfew time for rum shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs from 2am to 4am, or else they may need to close shop.

Dear Editor, Interesting that the ex-Head-of-State and ex-PPP boss stepped forward to report that his party is firm on two-term presidential limits.

Dear Editor, President Granger’s administration needs to take measures to alleviate the plight of the rice farmers to save the rice industry.