Among the many items on the varied ‘to do’ list for Guyana’s new government, the problem of falling standards in our society is being raised frequently by social commentators, and in the very early days following the election President Granger has raised this matter, both specifically and by alluding to it, in several of his speeches. Indeed, even as the Inauguration of the President was taking place in the National Stadium, various social media commentators, then and since, have expressed strong concern about the lack of professionalism and polish in the broadcast of the event.
Low standards can be seen in many areas in Guyana – potholed roads; inefficient government departments;
