Opinion

At a time when the entire world seems to be experiencing unprecedented change in some way or the other, it is important that the institutions of the state function with a clear focus and systematic efficiency, to avoid becoming swept up in, or swept away by this unrelenting stream of change.

Dear Editor, I draw attention to the health of Justice (Rtd) James Patterson.

Dear Editor, I read with interest that the ex-Minister of Housing, Irfaan Ali, is a PhD student enrolled with the University of the West Indies.

Dear Editor, My observation is with regards to the recent “normal” and “acceptable” road usage policy at the junction of Eping Avenue and Vlissengen Road.

Dear Editor, One could not help but be impressed with Dr Henry Jeffrey’s brief presentation of his credentials as a Minister of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, during the stated period `There were major legislative accomplishments during my tenure at the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security’, SN December 27th.

Dear Editor, General and Regional Elections 2019 are seen by many uninformed persons as ‘the grab for control of oil money’.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter captioned, `Imagery of agreement to this sexual confusion,’ by Maria Rodrigues published in the Stabroek News on January 15, 2018.

Dear Editor, I did not seek the permission of any of the four ladies whom I will refer to as the “Golden Girls” of the formative years.

Dear Editor, The farmers of  the Ann’s Grove/Two Friends Farmers’ Group hereby write to highlight our concern to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Noel Holder about the manner in which drain clearing contracts are being awarded to a certain contractor preferentially, totalling $960,000 each month.

Dear Editor, Member of Parliament (MP), Jermaine Figueira of Region #10 in a letter which appeared in some sections of the media spoke about, among other things, the sugar industry.

Dear Editor, This coming Monday, the 21st of January 2019, is the 99th anniversary of the birth of Barbadian national hero Errol Walton Barrow, and will be celebrated in Barbados as “Errol Barrow  Day” – a national public holiday.

Dear Editor, It is said that no news is good news. 

Dear Editor, A conference on Indian indentureship diaspora (indentured labourers and their descendants) is planned on the sidelines of the Indian government’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) programme being held in Varanasi.

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my concern about the recent incident of animal cruelty where a restaurateur from Diamond New Scheme on the East Bank beat his dog so badly that her injuries could not be treated and she had to be euthanized.

Dear Editor, Mr. Lenox Shuman may be a bit hasty in giving up his Canadian citizenship.

Dear Editor, The letter by Timothy Jonas which was captioned `ANUG supports the call for legalization of marijuana in Guyana’ (SN January 14, 2019) is highly flawed and unconvincing. 

Anyone who views shows originating in the United States, whether on a television channel, YouTube or other online platforms funded by commercials would be familiar with the rampant advertising employed by global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.