Opinion

When, in 1988, the great Trinidadian calypsonian Black Stalin sang “We could make it if we try,” that his country was facing its “darkest hour,” referring to the economic crisis of the time, he obviously could not have foreseen the more serious trials and tribulations to come.

Dear Editor, Further to the several accolades attributed recently to Professor Suresh Narine, I wish to add another dimension of which many Guyanese might not be aware: His world class status in the academic/scientific/research/innovation arenas have not got into his head so that he remains humble and approachable; he is a real joy to be with as a friend, colleague, fellow Hindu and a decent human being.

Politikles

Dear Editor,   Please refer to an article which appeared in the Stabroek News of Tuesday, May 13, 2014, headlined: `Town Clerk standoff, verbal abuse and a bomb scare.’

Dear Editor,   Undoubtedly Guyana and the United States must each do their best to build friendly relations.

Dear Editor,   Laws are necessary for the orderly functioning of society.

Dear Editor,   Please permit me to raise the issue of requirements for signatories for opening accounts with the commercial banks with specific reference to organizations.

Dear Editor,   In a recent conversation with one of the reviewers of Ms.

Dear Editor,   I found the letter, `The Nigam concert and false consciousness’ by Romain Khan in your May 12, 2014 issue a splendid opportunity for scholars, commentators and politicians to comment on just who are the East Indians of this country, how have they evolved since their freedom from indentureship and what is the psychic content of these people.

Dear Editor,   Presently there is a mortuary/parlour in front of the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital which operates without an attendant or cleaner.

Dear Editor,   The following passage appeared in a letter published in Kaieteur News of April 3,,2014 under the caption “Sincere remorse……… forgiveness.”

Local drug traffickers’ moves to put cocaine in everything they possibly could to get it out of the country to where it can earn big bucks in North America resulted in a tragic occurrence last week when four people died, including a child, after drinking what was suspected to be SSS Tonic laced with liquid cocaine.

Dear Editor,   With the ongoing saga at City Hall, where two Town Clerks are installed and with no resolution in sight (besides holding Local Government Elections), I humbly beg to suggest that the services of these two worthwhile persons be put to good use.

Dear Editor, This past week the West Indies cricket selectors named a new captain of the region’s team for Test Cricket, which despite frequent obituaries remains the soul of the game.

Dear Editor, It is worse than disgusting to know the facts and at the same time be subjected to repeated broadcasts and newspaper articles that are quite the opposite.

Dear Editor, It has been reported that the Amaila Falls Access Road (AFAR) has once again missed its completion date of April 30.

Dear Editor, Since last year September to present, our Grove Post Office on the East Bank Demerara has been having a serious problem delivering the mails and utility bills on time.

Dear Editor, I refer to the front page headline of the Kaieteur News on Saturday May 10th 2014 which declared that `CJ Chang cancels $2.5 million TV licence fee’.