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Revenue base is too small to enable the Bartica NDC to perform its functions properly
Dear Editor,I thought it wise to provide information on the circumstances surrounding the operations of the Bartica NDC.
All taxpayers above the threshold are required to submit tax returns on or before April 30 even if they pay PAYE
Dear Editor,It is my humble opinion that something is drastically wrong with the Guyana Revenue Authority concerning the way they are conducting business in relation to individual income tax.
There must be a more humane way of dealing with impounded animals
Dear Editor,I went to Sparendaam Police Station on Aug 28, 2011 to give support to a friend whose dog was fatally chopped by some thoughtless persons in the village where she lives.
The structure of the UG Council has to be changed
Dear Editor,I respond to a reported statement by Ms Chandrapal that my age and lack of research were the reasons why my service at UG was terminated (SN, February 4).
The whole truth?
Dear Editor,A week ago, I asked the CEO of Sithe Global some rather straightforward questions (‘Some questions for Bruce Wrobel‘ SN, January 29).
Proposed ‘Criteria for Promotion 2012’ were sent by the Teaching Service Commission to the Guyana Teachers’ Union for comment
Dear Editor,With reference to an article in Guyana Times dated February 1, wherein the President, Guyana Teachers’ Union, Mr Colin Bynoe stated that the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) “has chosen to do their own thing in terms of what the criteria should be without first consulting or meeting (GTU) formally,” the Teaching Service Commission wishes to set the record straight.
Does the government have the requisite technical expertise to manage large infrastructure investment?
Dear Editor,The declared costs of some infrastructure projects launched by the government are so high as to raise questions about its competence to handle this type of development.
Ministry of Sport disturbed by procedure used to sensationalize apparent sloth in progress of synthetic track
Dear Editor,With respect to a recent article (‘Synthetic track stuck at phase one…‘ SN, Jan 27) on the progress – or lack thereof – in the construction of a Synthetic Track and Field Facility (Phase 1, Leonora Community Centre Ground) the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport offers you this brief response:Firstly, from the perspectives of both ministerial responsibility and proper journalistic protocol, the ministry is disturbed once again at the procedure used to sensationalize the issue of apparent sloth in terms of the progress of the construction project.
The firing of Kissoon can only serve to embarrass the PPP and the President
Dear Editor,I write in relation to the firing of Freddie Kissoon from the University of Guyana.
Gecom should be reformed
Dear Editor,I hope the PPP, AFC and APNU/PNC are listening to the people of Guyana who were disgusted with the performance of Gecom after the November 28, 2011 election.
Super 6 lotto reduces players’ chances
Dear Editor,Could you please ask Mr Christopher Ram, the well known accountant, to do some pro bono work on percentages to get social justice for the people of Guyana? This is to do with the Lotto Company.
Stella Ramsaroop is a lighthouse for many women
Dear Editor,I would like to commend Ms Stella Ramsaroop on her stand for equality between men and women.
Corbin’s definition of bias applies to a judicial office not a political one
Dear Editor,I refer to Mr Robert Corbin’s letter published in SN on February 1 (‘Ramkarran should have declined nomination for Speaker in 2001’) .
There are other infelicities in the TSC vacancy ad
Dear Editor,I note the letter: ‘Closing date in Teaching Service Commission ad was an error‘ in SN of Thursday, February 2, and I thank Mr P Kandhi, Secretary, Teaching Service Commission, for his thanks.
Heavy duty equipment destroying road around children’s playground
Dear Editor,The situation at the Lusignan East Playground has reached a crisis because the access road around the playground has been damaged owing to the presence of the Courtney Benn Construction company.