Opinion

Dear Editor, Like Ralph Ramkarran (‘Shades of Autocracy?’ – SN, September 1), I find the article by Dr.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to your news report and missives on Sir Shridath Ramphal.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to a Stabroek News article captioned “Coverden Residents Pledge to up action against oil waste facility”, on September 1, 2024.

Dear Editor, Saturday’s afternoon programme at the Theatre Guild featured a lecture by Professor Marjoleine Kars of her book- ‘Blood on the River,’ which in essence was an examination of the most significant revolution in Guyana.

Dear Editor, Most will agree that cultural promotion, especially within diasporic communities, plays a critical role in maintaining and celebrating one’s cultural identity.

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my bemusement regarding the Vice President’s recent claims about the reduction in Guyana’s debt-to-GDP ratio.

Dear Editor, Two letters on schools caught my attention.  One has to do with Carmel Secondary School (SN September 3); while the other has to do with Leonora Secondary School (SN September 3).

A recent United Nations (UN) report on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, has painted a picture which strongly suggests that the old adage of ‘the grass is always greener on the other side’ is actually not what it appears to represent.

Dear Editor, As per the news, International Literacy Day will be observed globally on September 8.

Dear Editor, Officials of the Major and City Council (M&CC) are saddled with the onerous task of instituting measures and policies to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the capital city, Georgetown.

Dear Editor, The history of Guyana is a testament to the resilience and vision of its early political leaders, whose contributions helped shape the nation into what it is today.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me space to respond to Mayor Alfred Mentore’s missive dated September 2, 2024. 

Dear Editor, Thank you for fostering a discussion over my essay, “Whither Guyana?

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali’s recent announcement that the three major bridges in Guyana—the existing Demerara Harbour Bridge, the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, and the future Berbice Bridge—will be free of charges is a bold and welcome move.

Dear Editor, I went recently to the chemicals and pesticides entity and was drawn to a notice at the entrance alerting that between 12 00 to 13 00 H Monday to Friday the entity will be closed for lunch. 

Dear Editor, I wish to once again demystify some misleading content shared by the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr.

Dear Editor, I am a child of sugar. Providence and Peter’s Hall estates 1950-61.

Dear Editor, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.6% at mid-year when compared to the index at the end of 2023 (SN, September 1).

Dear Editor, The news of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal on August 30, is cause for some reflection.