Opinion

One critical flaw in the management of this country that has not changed even one iota, despite the changes in the managers over the years, is our seemingly wilful or unwitting neglect of many state institutions, both with regard to systems and infrastructure.

Dear Editor, Indian Arrival was celebrated in New York City last Sunday June 3 with an entertainment packed cultural variety concert and singing and dancing competition at the Smokey Park in the heart of Richmond Hill, popularly known as “Little Guyana” because of the hundreds of thousands of Guyanese who are settled there.

Dear Editor, A few years ago, on the eve of the determination of Gocool Boodoo`s contract as the Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission, the People`s Progressive Party took to the media accusing the “PNCR” Commissioners of targeting Indo-Guyanese for dismissal.

Dear Editor, One of the first acts of the recently elected Mia Mottley Government of Barbados was that of engagement with the trade union and business communities, briefing them as to the state of affairs in that country’s economy and the starting of the process of soliciting ideas.

Dear Editor, I am a communications consultant and freelance writer; a profession that suited my previous remote location on the Linden Highway.

Dear Editor, I cannot foresee that verification of the staff composition at Gecom should be either a time-consuming or an intricate undertaking.

Dear Editor,  I have long advocated for the statue of British Monarch, Queen Victoria to be removed from in front of the Supreme Court and placed on the grounds of the British High Commission or at the Haags Bosch dumpsite.

Dear Editor, It’s all well and good to dream of building a house.

Two Thursdays ago, Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence launched revised food-based dietary guidelines for Guyana in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN), tweaking and updating those that were established in 2004.

Dear Editor, The loss of life in Gaza is to be regretted, and the prospect for a peace settlement between Israel and those representing the interests of the Palestinians seems a forlorn hope.

Dear Editor, Quite recently some of my stalwart colleagues were expressing optimism, even excitement, at the promise offered by a reportedly successful financial bond transaction being negotiated for the revitalisation of the Guyana Sugar Corporation.

Dear Editor, The Indian Action Committee (IAC) having made numerous enquiries through meetings and correspondences with the Government of Guyana (GOG) regarding the installation of the Indian Immigration Monument at Palmyra, is sensing some amount of confusion surrounding the project and therefore seeks clarification.

Dear Editor, “Go back to where you came from!”  The words hung in the air, this timeless curse and piercing insult hurled through the Ages at the gypsies, nomads, and caravans of people on the move. 

Dear Editor, The Mayor and City Council had made it clear that no vending or other related business will be allowed on the tarmac in front of the Stabroek Market.

Over the past decade, Guyana has seen a proliferation in the establishment of private educational institutions at all levels, most notably at the post secondary and tertiary levels. 

Dear Editor, I find it surprising that ExxonMobil has been relaying information to the Coalition Government, on a quarterly basis, given the reticence of this Administration when it comes to keeping the Guyanese public informed of the developments in the oil and gas sector.