Dear Editor,
What better medium is there than our daily newspapers which can be used as a platform for me to testify to the good work of the people working in radio land – VOG. In spite of all the negatives going on, there are sprinkles, packets of wonderful things happening, which like medicine heal and restore joy. They are inspirational, recharge our batteries and rekindle hope. There is so much to be thankful for in the midst of gloom, which is glossed over and taken for granted.
I am deeply impressed with the tremendous effort being made in a collective by the staff of NCN radio – Voice of Guyana who it appears are leaving no stone unturned to make radio an interesting, lively, meaningful and attractive medium of communication for all ages. Their diligent approach and varied styles have certainly achieved much; there is indeed I must say renewed magnetism about radio, from the break of dawn to the stroke of midnight. Their endeavours to satisfy a radio audience are commendable. The programmes from the ‘Early Bird Show,’ ‘The Breakfast Show,’ ‘Let’s Gaff,’ ‘From Word To Word,’ etc, through to ‘Night Ride,’ are all thoughtfully crafted, and one can sense at times the searching, the willingness in reaching out beyond parochialism.
And while there is always room for improvement, aren’t they doing a marvellous job? The philosophical pieces, anecdotes, quotations, encouraging advice, proverbs, jokes, world information, etc, along with the cosmopolitan musical selections are just great. Last but not least the forever moralistic presentation by the Catholic Broadcast, and that Saturday morning ‘Christ is the Answer’ youth programme, which has been going on for so long. I honestly want to congratulate in a big way those young people who have been conducting it; they have done well. To the young women who were there before the present young man took over, they never failed to capture my attention. I often hope that the young people are also attracted. They have been fine examples.
My main criticism of the radio station is the not-so-perfect reception at times, and the in-between blackouts. To your announcers Isaiah Chappell, Malcolm Perriera, Melissa Pearson, Wanita Huburn, Marino Isaacs, Franklyn Longhorn, Ron Robertson, Rovin Deodat, Ossie Rogers, Rudy Grant, Michelle Abraham Ali, Henry Singh, Ayube Hamid, Noel Adams and Maggie Lawrence, may I say that you people are the healers and soul saviours, the voice of the hopeless; keep up the good work. I ask forgiveness from those who have not been mentioned; believe me the package wouldn’t be complete without you. I have no doubt that in time the collective will of you fabulous people will become a formidable bond. Please remember the song Melting Pot by the Blue Mint during your selections. Respect.
Yours faithfully,
Frank Fyffe
