Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I travelled to the Mackenzie, Wismar and Christianburg area – all of which were referred to as Mac city – by way of the RH Carr (Ralph Hamilton Carr) steamer in the year 1955.

Dear Editor, Regarding your news item on the heavy snow that blanketed New York and other states (SN, Jan 27), the freezing weather is wreaking havoc everywhere and taking its toll on Guyanese New Yorkers who are trapped indoors losing a day of work and pay during these tough economic times.

Dear Editor, One of the worst experiences anyone could have is that of being wronged, of feeling a sense of injustice and of having nowhere to present your case.

Dear Editor, The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners are eagerly awaiting the decision of the Board of Directors pertaining to a satisfactory percentage increase on their minuscule pensions.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring to the attention of the general public some of the many deficiencies persons face at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Dear Editor, These days technical workers who earn between $35,000 and $45,000 per a month and are posted to a region where commodities are expensive and the cost of living consequently high, continue to earn enough only to feed themselves.

Dear Editor, The President is alarmed about a foreign mission’s “vested” stake in the upcoming elections.

Ms Jaya Manickchand, counsel for Mr Shyam Nokta says Mr Nokta has been working in the Climate Change Unit of the Office of the President without remuneration.

Dear Editor, I would want to encourage all Guyana to take a minute’s silence with the families of Lusignan who lost their loved ones on January 26, 2008 in a massacre. 

Dear Editor, KFC near Stabroek Market is swiftly losing ground as one of the eateries tourists would like to visit.

Dear Editor, I have perused the National Budget with my primary focus being what it contains for indigenous communities.

Dear Editor, I write to congratulate India on the occasion of her 62nd Republic Day which was celebrated last Wednesday, Jan 26, in the capital of Delhi with a colourful parade of the country’s rich cultural diversity, its scientific and technological prowess, and the might of its military, all of which were on full display on the magnificent Rajpath. 

Dear Editor, With interest, I read E B John’s letter titled ‘Teaching vacancies alarming’ which was published in the Stabroek News of January 24 and I have the following points regarding his analysis: 1.

Dear Editor,Early on Saturday morning a lady, who described herself as a resident of Kingston for many years, called me.

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to Ms Lurlene Nestor’s letter under the caption ‘Some statements by presidential candidates did not reflect the position of the PNCR.’

Dear Editor, The quest for state power invariably engenders some bizarre attributes in humanity when people diabolically manipulate a process for self glorification and in order that they can enjoy high office and dominance over gullible societies. 

Dear Editor, We know the police have a serious problem with competency, responsiveness, intelligence gathering, ability to combat crime and other aspects of good policing.

Dear Editor, Guyanese home and abroad have been expressing deep outrage and horror at the brutal slaying of Mr Roopnarine Ramodit whose life ended tragically at the hands of criminals within hours of returning on a visit to Guyana from his home in Minnesota, USA.

Dear Editor, This letter serves to express concerns over the government and society’s misrepresentation of the United Nation’s ‘International Year for People of African Descent’ (IYPAD) as evident in its launching and continued public perception. 

Dear Editor, I have read your report of the President’s announcement that a letter was issued from his office extending ‘GT&T’s telephone monopoly until the new telecommunications legislation is passed (GT&T’s monopoly extended until law passed – Jagdeo, January 11).