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In solidarity with Freddie Kissoon
Dear Editor,I stand in solidarity with Mr Freddie Kissoon, as he and many Guyanese react with justifiable revulsion against his unwarranted dismissal as a lecturer at the University of Guyana.
There should be a multi-stakeholder discussion on coastal drainage and climate change issues
Dear Editor,Your editorial, ‘Flood cycle’ of February 5, 2012 despairingly reiterated the lack, and dire consequences, of a publicly available and convincingly argued plan for water management on Guyana’s increasingly waterlogged coastal plain.
When Patsy Francis was functioning as the leader of a trade union she cannot be sanctioned according to UG laws
Dear Editor,Among the myriad functions of the trade union movement, which consists of workers and union leaders united as one force, is the right, as per recognized trade union language to “militancy” and to “fight” in pursuit of common interest which includes the settlement of industrial disputes.
Amerindian Village land is communally owned; no individual can have title
Dear Editor,I have been following the saga over a parcel of land in Santa Rosa, Moruka, from which a resident of over 25 years was evicted to facilitate the construction of a guest house by the stepson of the Minister of Amerindian Affairs.
A man of character
Dear Editor,For over three decades I had the good fortune of interacting with the late Robert Williams to the extent of observing some philosophical underpinnings he adapted in response to many of life’s cruel tests and challenges.
Unlikely that Congress Party will fall because of corruption scandals
Dear Editor,With regard to your international news item, ‘Scandal blow puts Indian government in danger’ (SN, Feb 6), it is hardly likely that the Congress government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Gandhi clan will fall as a result of corruption scandals.
Synthetic track will not be completed for 2012
Dear Editor,The letter from Mr Alfred King, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, was well received (‘Ministry of Sport disturbed by procedure used to sensationalize apparent sloth in progress of synthetic track’ SN, February 4).
A phased integration of UG into UWI needs re-examination
Dear Editor,Harry Hergash in Saturday’s issue of SN drew attention to the Report of President Cheddi Jagan’s Commission on the University of Guyana (‘The firing of Kissoon can only serve to embarrass the PPP and the President’).
We need oversight of the Amaila project as voters, consumers and citizens
Dear Editor,A brief note to my letter on Amaila Falls that was published in SN on Saturday (‘Does the government have the requisite technical expertise to manage large infrastructure investment?’).
Guyana Chess Federation AGM was not properly conducted
Dear Editor,I am a member of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) who was personally approached by Mr Shiv Nandalall to become a member.
A synthetic track was promised in the 2006 PPP manifesto
Dear Editor,I refer to a letter from Mr Alfred King, the PS, Ministry of Sport captioned ‘Ministry disturbed by procedure used to sensationalize apparent sloth in progress at synthetic track‘ (SN, February 4).
The AFC needs a larger core of dedicated voters who are not transient
Dear Editor,The AFC is a multiracial party operating in a racially charged voting environment.
Bartica needs a five-day a week ferry service
Dear Editor,The Essequibo boat service Parika-Supenaam will be getting a big boost as soon as the two new ferries start operating in early February – that is if the two landing ramps are completed in time.
Road accidents on the increase in Linden
Dear Editor,Accidents are on the increase in Region 10, especially in Linden town.
Chutney Monarch should be given a motorcade on return to Essequibo
Dear Editor,Essequibians should organize a motorcade for the new newly crowned National Chutney Monarch, Haresh Singh of Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast.