Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The dawn of a New Year always brings with it a renewed sense of hope and optimism.

Dear Editor, Thank you so much for offering a most inspirational gift in the publication on December 25, 2020, on the history of a champion cricketing son of the sugar industry – Rohan Kanhai, particularly coming after the recent paean to a Port Mourant brother, Joe Solomon, of Australia/West Indies’ ‘Tied Test’ fame.

Dear Editor, It is with much interest that I read the statement from the Private Sector Commission (PSC) which seeks to dictate to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), an independent Constitutional body, how it should treat with matters relative to its staff and the March 2, 2020 elections.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s Agent in the border case with Venezuela, former Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge, has helpfully provided useful information on the next steps in the World Court and about the dedicated  lawyers and national advisory team working on this.

Dear Editor, With the sad death of Reyaz Hussain at Christmas (see SN letters 27.12), it is time to acknowledge the contribution of Freddie Sanchara to the early history of Guytelly.

Dear Editor, During its entire tenure in business Giftland has held an outstanding record of supporting police causes, from items out of budget that are urgently required by the stations, to donations, charity drives and other contributions, including a presentation which was scheduled to deliver 10,000 cloth, washable masks next week valued over $2 million.

Dear Editor, Daily grim news about domestic violence has been inundating our television screens and airwaves.

Dear Editor, As we approach the ending of 2020 it is a time for reflection on the work, challenges and achievements of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

Dear Editor, It is heresy for a founding member of the club to call for a reduction in the number and frequency of your columnists.

Dear Editor, To say that I am shocked at the sudden death of Reyaz Hussain, would be a gross understatement.

Dear Editor, The 2020 Festive Season is one that would have varying experiences for different people.

Dear Editor, I refer you to last Saturday’s newspapers’ (KN and SN of 19th December 2020) reports on the ICJ decision on the 1899 Arbitral Award read by Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, President of the World Court.

Dear Editor, I recently learnt from a medical practitioner that the underlying cause of most foot ulcers/wounds, is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) from a damaged blood valve.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has noted the most inappropriate and unconstitutional action of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) that has assumed the role of Judge, Jury and Executioner when it pointedly advanced calls for the removal of select GECOM employees.

Dear Editor, In a terse statement on December 22, 2020, the Guyana Government stated that it did not share the reservations expressed by Dr.

Dear Editor, On Tuesday 15 December 2020, Dr. Luis Fondebrider of the Argentine Team of Forensic Anthropology (EAAF), whose visit to Guyana to offer a preliminary assessment in relation to the murders of Isaiah and Joel Henry and Haresh Singh was co-ordinated by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA), gave a  public lecture and presentation at the Brickdam Cathedral on the EAAF’s work worldwide.  

Dear Editor, I read with great interest Guyana’s pursuit, through the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, to be recognized as an arbitration hub in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Dear Editor,  The PPP/C has been in office for more than 23 years but it has never done anything about the chronic and widespread alcohol problem which has ripped lives apart in this country.   

Dear Editor, It is commendable that His Excellency is planning to improve the housing of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Officers and provide them with an opportunity to improve the standard of living of their families via house lots and bonuses.

Dear Editor, The letter of Reichler and Sands raises an issue of English and one of Arithmetic.