Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Parliament has just signed off on another budget after the customary marathon debate – the 2011 and largest budget ever at $161B.

Dear Editor, In 1992 the “restoration of democracy” was hailed. Later a national programme for the “reduction of poverty” was launched.

Dear Editor, I noticed that Mr Christopher Ram and now Freddie Kissoon are desperately trying to make a mountain out of a molehill on Mr Anthony Jeremiah not being able to meet Minister Anthony. 

Dear Editor, It was with astonishment that I read that the Government of Guyana is seriously thinking about recruiting overseas trained teachers (OTT) in an effort to improve science and mathematics education in Guyana.

Dear Editor, Re your editorial ‘The end of multiculturalism?’ (SN, February 19) what some sections of the Brits must realize is that the whole world is rapidly changing from entrenched nationalism and blatant jingoism, etc, to adapt and adopt the inevitable and sensible benign concept that the earth is one country and all mankind its citizens, and also that mankind is like a beautiful garden with flowers of all colours and hues in it.

Dear Editor, The Inter Religious Organization takes serious umbrage at the impudent statements made by Ms.

Dear Editor, President Obama, in a speech to the students and faculty of the University of Cairo in the summer of 2009, said: “The ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn’t steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose… These are not just American ideas; they are human ideas.

Dear Editor, The end of decades of repressive autocratic rule in Egypt and Tunisia has sent shockwaves in the Middle East region and is encouraging uprisings in other nations which are badly in need of regime change.

Dear Editor, When Barack Obama ran for President of the United States, the Democratic Party felt energized and even those loyal to the Clintons abandoned ship for the skinny guy with a funny name, although he was a political newcomer.

Dear Editor, I am not feeling any political vibrations coming from the opposition parties in Guyana.

Dear Editor, 2011 has started very badly for women and children in Guyana.

Dear Editor, Of all the serious questions raised about President Jagdeo’s “acquisition” of acres of land at Pradoville 2, Attorney-at-law Mr Jerome Khan (‘President Jagdeo is not liable to pay capital gains tax after selling his house in Pradoville 1’ Stabroek News, February 15) has chosen to join issue on whether or not the President is liable to pay income tax under any circumstances.

Dear Editor, I am the owner of a liquor restaurant and I am licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to consume on the premises and to take away.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to respond to the letter penned by Mr Lionel Peters which was published in the Stabroek News of February 16, under the caption ‘The non-upliftment of voter ID cards needs to be addressed.”

Dear Editor, In response to the letter ‘NIS pensioners waiting for an increase in their pensions’ which was published in the Saturday, January 29, 2011 edition of the Stabroek News, please note that an announcement regarding any increase will be made as soon as this information is made available by the National Insurance Board.

Dear Editor, I refer to SN, Feb 15, ‘Dog breeder dies after North Ruimveldt shooting.’

Dear Editor, It is clear that Prime Minister Samuel Hinds is under severe pressure to deliver the ‘six-months notice’ requirement before alluvial mining can commence. 

Dear Editor,Beyond the shadow of doubt mediocrity rests firmly in the flaked and tarnished cup of the PPP.

Dear Editor, Man has often succeeded in establishing cities and factories, and engaging in activities aimed at establishing a progressive society, but in order for man to build a fruitful and well-rounded society he should be prudent and not exclude anything which holds the interest of some sectors of the society he is attempting to build, especially things to do with art.

Dear Editor, The Reuters World Cup cricket news item captioned ‘Top 10 batting innings in World Cup’ (SN, Feb 15) which you published contains a gross error.