Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Re the Stabroek News editorial of May 5, it has been established that with respect to one assertion, the editorial was inaccurate (Harry Hergash ‘Indian-Guyanese have been keen on education since the 1920s and 1930s‘ (SN, May 10) and M A Bacchus, ‘Keen on education since the 1920s and 1930s (SN, May 8)).

Dear Editor, The administration insists on exhibiting to Guyana and the world (at least those parts that are represented herein) what a dictatorship it is, minority or otherwise. Its

Dear Editor, In your editorial which is entitled ‘The politics of no,’ and which appeared in the Sunday issue of June 17 your writer displayed some of the writing and analytical qualities which have distinguished the paper locally and in the region.

Dear Editor, We seek clarification from the relevant authority that holds responsibility for maintaining the areas in the Diamond/Grove Housing Scheme on the East Bank Demerara.

Dear Editor, I shall appreciate the space to clear the air on a few matters.

Dear Editor, I wish to call on the Minister of Home Affairs to act early and clear the surroundings of the Charity Police Station.

Dear Editor, Where corporal punishment is concerned, it appears that the major constituent of pro-violence towards children – and make no mistake that physical assault is the most obvious of violent acts we are humanly capable of – adheres to the ‘moral’ notion, penned on ancient papyrus some 3000 years ago, that somehow beating children is a sign of love.

Dear Editor, I refer to the article captioned ‘Ramkarran’s call for repeal of anti-gay laws should be cue for other politicians –SASOD’ (SN, June 26).

Dear Editor, The resignation of Mr Sheik Ahmad as the President of the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) was surprising, although at the same time predictable.

Dear Editor, Guyanese continue to grapple with the aftermath of the general election of Nov 28, 2011 and the unique circumstances prevailing with the Tenth Parliament.

Dear Editor, Now that it has been made public that a woman had to give birth to her baby in a barber’s shop because the Dr C C Nicholson Hospital in Nabaclis, ECD, could not be accessed and the midwives were unavailable, one would like to politely ask the Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran this question: What are the opening and closing times of the three health centres on the East Coast of Demerara, ie, Industry Health Centre, BV Health Centre and Lusignan Health Centre?

Dear Editor Corruption is probably the most debated topic in the world to date.

Dear Editor, I read Ms Lurlene Nestor’s tribute to Gregory Gaskin in your newspaper and I couldn’t agree more (Gregory Gaskin was an inspiring individual,’ SN, June 22).

Dear Editor, Region 10 has had enough of suffering, bullyism, marginalisation, discrimination and deprivation and the current Regional Democratic Council (RDC) is saying, ‘no more.’

Dear Editor, On Wednesday, June 20, I watched a discussion with Minister Irfaan Alli, Gerry Gouveia and Clinton Urling, where they were promoting the Marriott hotel and all the benefits it would bring to Guyana.

Dear Editor, The undermentioned I am certain, will raise questions in certain sections of our community.

Dear Editor, I am constantly badgered by a close acquaintance to briefly write about the benefits derived from a national census. 

Dear Editor, With regard to AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan’s prediction that unless Linden residents continue getting subsidized electricity then there might be unrest, this would neither improve the AFC’s image nor is it fair for all poor Guyanese.

Dear Editor, With regard to the Budget cuts, I think that the opposition is doing a wonderful job. 

Dear Editor, ‘Georgetown, my Garden City/Land of beauty and brains’ The above seems to capture an era long gone, sigh!