Comments on: Tractor pump trickles water out of Dochfour

By: Sarkar

Sarkar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:12:09 +0000

I guess this is too simple for SN to carry a feature story!!! This will make citizens take a longer look at 2011. Here’s hoping SN will do a feature to enlighten its readers!!
I think SN is wary of the government, with ads and all….
Good shot Joe.

By: quibian

quibian — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:49:34 +0000

lindenbanna, we did not pay for the bridge. the bridge will be paid for in 21 years from tolls collected and then handed over to the then govt. in charge.

By: M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett

M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:24:19 +0000

I see I see I see. Putting the silt over 30 ft away… Hmmm… But need to hold it down and prevent it washing somewhere else when it rains. Grass?….

By: JangO

JangO — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:44:33 +0000

Earlier this year, C.N. Sharma said that tractor pumps will end up doing the job for the wasteful 84 million dollar pumps; people including members of the gov’t laughed at him…Who’s laughing now?

By: Joe Coxall

Joe Coxall — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:23:33 +0000

What these folks are trying to do here amounts to draining a swimming pool with a spoon. As soon as there is a heavy down pour of rain, all that silt will run right back into the canals.

Check out this link to see a clear picture of how it can be done quite easily and effectively with a dredge.

http://www.agdredging.com/counties.htm

Joe.

By: michael tannassee

michael tannassee — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:46:49 +0000

… sumbadi tief um

By: STONEBLISS

STONEBLISS — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:42:43 +0000

the cost of the bridge is nothing compared to the amount being stolen

By: LINDENBANNA

LINDENBANNA — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:18:19 +0000

The Government is content to just let the people perish. They spent all that money on the Berbice bridge now Jagdeo had to go around the world for loans and grants to properly repair/ replace the old outdated irrigation systems throughout the country, they always put the cart before the horse….things will never change.

By: Ankoko

Ankoko — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:09:32 +0000

Hey brother!!! I agree but opine that they need a lot more than prayers! Whomever is the person(s) responsible to ensure that the drainage infrastructure is in good working order should be taken to task because this flooding situation has been a recurring feature in the lives of coastal dwellers for the past 5 years or so. Without any serious action being taken against those who allowed this to happen it just becomes an ever going, ever growing thing. I seriously doubt anyone will be canned for it, but hope springs eternal!
I have come to the conclusion that the administration’s response to this particular situation is nonchalant to say the least. Actions or rather non-actions such as these compound problems and leave frustrated residents who have no alternatives but to stay in it rightfully believe that NO one cares for various reasons.
It matters not to me for me because I have travel alternatives to keep me out of it, but it is grossly unfair and demeaning to those who have no alternatives. Hopefully it will be a lot better by the time I get back!

By: Sarkar

Sarkar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:08:51 +0000

What happened to the $84 M pump?????

By: Bryan Max

Bryan Max — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:14:36 +0000

A tractor farm pump to move tons of water, when will this comedy ever end.

By: michael tannassee

michael tannassee — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:44:10 +0000

….. this is exactly what i’m talking abt ,, the “band-aid,, spit an chewingum an duct tape” engineers patchin up hole ,, in a day or so ,, they will be doin the same some place else ! an that will be the action for the rest of the duration of the flood ,,,,,

what we need is “imagineers” an dem gat fuh look all de way deep in de rain forest,, an brazil,, an de amazon river,, study the effects of the sahara desert as it’s dust storms is constanly being blown across the Atlantic an den of course we have the ANDES mountains !…..

for a permanent solution to this psychological torture that will induce mental anguish “each” year,,,,, henceforth all in GY must pray daily to wish away all of the elements above to be free of this “bi-annual pattern”…… that — when will the D&I wake up — is not goin anywhere soon !…..

By: Mackiedog - Prof. One Luv

Mackiedog - Prof. One Luv — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:23:19 +0000

To my fellow country men, I have you in my prayers daily. I have made the point before that a major problem in Guyana is preventative maintenance of all systems and structures. During the hot dry weather, the adminstration did not see it fit to fix the koker and dug out the drains, trenches and canals. I believe too that all (local, regional and central government)are responsible for this poor state of affair in Guyana, because you all voted with your feeling and feet for too long.
Again, God’s blessing to this community and the rest of the nation during this festive season and the coming year.