Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to encourage all Guyanese to say “well done” and “thank-you” to the men and women in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) when exemplary police work has been accomplished.

Dear Editor, I make reference to Mr Nowrang Persaud’s letter in your January 12 edition captioned ‘Wages data in GuySuCo report were not manipulated or misrepresented in any way’.

Dear Editor, I believe that local government elections are an opportune time for the youth of this nation to stand up as a single unit and take up leadership positions in their communities.

Dear Editor, There is a burning issue which the Guyana Elections Commission needs to answer as local government elections draw near.

Dear Editor, A number of writers have expressed their outrage regarding the series of events that culminated in a high-speed chase by individuals claimed to be linked to SOCU, and the ensuing death of civilians.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter by Christopher Ram (‘Treatment of Sattaur by persons from the GRA is not acceptable’ SN, January 5).

Dear Editor, The Guyana Police Force is responding to an article published in the Stabroek News of Tuesday, January 12, under the caption ‘Ramjattan withholds comment on botched SOCU operation.’

Dear Editor, Pedestrians in Georgetown attempting to practise road safety by walking on the sidewalks and pavements rather than the busy roadways are confronted with what can only be described as an endurance obstacle course, thanks to the Mayor and City Council.

Dear Editor, With suicide becoming more prevalent in our society, it must be clear that we need to do much more towards its prevention.

Dear Editor, Would you believe me if I told you that it is possible that the councillors and mayors will be determined before one vote is cast in the upcoming local government elections?

Dear Editor, When some seven months ago President David Granger announced the establishment of the Ministry of Social Cohesion (MOSC), many wondered aloud what exactly the purpose of such a ministry was.

Dear Editor, Please allow me to commend Mr E B John for his letter (‘Kanhai was a great Guyanese – not Indo-Guyanese cricketer’ SN, January 7) that reminded us of Rohan Kanhai’s paternity and pedigree.

Dear Editor, Some sportsmen are known to be proud and are not approachable, some are friendly and a few are humourous.

Dear Editor, Republic Bank has a policy that after one has retired, one is not entitled to access any more loans from the bank.

Dear Editor, The tensions, disconnects, and mutual suspicions between local society and assertive, involved members of the diaspora have been highlighted yet again.

Dear Editor, There has been a barrage of comments in the media after the Report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into GuySuCo was made public recently.

Dear Editor, I view with alarm the surveillance operation at the home of Winston Brassington reportedly carried out by SOCU which turned deadly leading to the death of GDF agent Robert Pyle, his wife Stacy Pyle, a civilian nurse, and truck driver Linden Eastman.

Dear Editor, I was extremely happy when the coalition was elected to govern our country.

Dear Editor, Those pushing for the legalization of marijuana should take note of the growing number of murders of Guyana’s innocent citizens, and now a young, promising non-resident.

Dear Editor, I thank you for carrying my letter last Tuesday in which I suggested that the Middleton and Duncan Streets canals needed to be desilted.