Opinion
There seems to be no plan for this $30b bond for the sugar industry
Dear Editor, The GAWU saw in several sections of the media reports regarding the status of the $30B bond that was secured by the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) to re-capitalise the estates under the stewardship of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo).
NIS is worth the sacrifice
Dear Editor, The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) became a financial entity under the Financial Act in September, 1969 under the Forbes Burnham-led People’s National Congress (PNC) government.
A practical perspective on the traffic problem
Dear Editor, Ms Alleyne’s letter `Practice of constructing highways in populous built-up areas must end’ SN June 5 2019, was practical and offered a perspective that needs serious examination and evaluation.
Eye-pass from CPL
Dear Editor, Now that they have announced that the 2019 CPL finals will once again be held in Trinidad & Tobago for the 3rd consecutive year, they may as well give the champions trophy to the Trinidad & Tobago Knight Riders.
Country needs no more advice on corruption, it needs quality enforcers
Dear Editor, I refer to the article titled, “Commonwealth to assist member states in stamping out corruption” (SN June 6).
Persons have also been paid in lieu of terminal leave
Dear Editor, Reference is being made to E.B. John’s letter `Issue surrounding VC was specifically about ‘terminal leave’ as distinct from paid annual leave’ (SN 5th June 2019).
The Prime Minister and the Board
Since the era of Forbes Burnham, the Guyana Chronicle has never succeeded in unshackling itself from the political forces of the day.
Politikles
UG unions have a moral obligation to debunk Lewis’s statement on my involvement
Dear Editor, I have consistently made two points in my exchanges with Lincoln Lewis.
Steel-pan stalwarts passed on unheralded
Dear Editor, I suppose I should share a little of the blame for not hearing or knowing that two of Guyana’s expert pannists had passed away.
Increasing amount of rubbish being dumped in Essequibo River by Bartica community
Dear Editor, I am on the Essequibo River almost every weekend on my boat between Parika and Bartica, visiting my resort near to Bartica.
Gov’t should seriously revisit decision to close down the sugar estates
Dear Editor, The continuing spat between the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the Special Purpose Unit (SPU) would have been laughable were it not for the disastrous consequences it could have for the future of the sugar industry and for that matter the economy as a whole.
Reckless to be walking with a child among moving vehicles
Dear Editor, My condolences to the grieving family of seven-year-old Ciara Benjamin who recently met her demise on the East Bank highway.
Unwarranted assumptions, foregone conclusions
Dear Editor, When I read an article published recently in one of the daily newspapers which contained comments by Dr.
We must use Andaiye’s examples as the cornerstone of our own efforts at improving lives of people
Dear Editor, A bright star has been eclipsed. When a comrade falls in the struggle, whether it is as the result of natural causes or otherwise, it is an unwelcome moment, and one for deep reflection, particularly when that comrade has had a profound influence on shaping one’s individual politics and life.
Kissoon is still bearing the angst of his services being terminated
Dear Editor, Reference is being made to Frederick Kissoon’s letter, `Ludicrous for Lewis to say that I am behind industrial dispute at UG’ (SN, 4th June 2019).
Who runs the world?
Award-winning R&B, Pop and Hip-Hop legend Beyoncé answers the title question quite evocatively in her single of the same name.
Politikles
Conservation International was not party to Policy Forum Guyana press release
Dear Editor, Yesterday’s Stabroek News carried an article entitled `Guyana regressing from stewards of natural resources to squanderers’ .
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