National Chess Champion at odds with executive of local Federation
Extricate self from their tournaments National Chess Champion Wendell Meusa is up in arms with the executives of the National Chess Federation and has extricated himself from all activities under their auspices. The aspiring grand master has, however, committed to the defence of his title since he feels that his standing as the champion gives [...]
The ‘greatest’ comrade around
Dear Editor, I have read the letter from Mr. Ossie Rogers in the Kaieteur News of March 10, 2010, in relation to Moses Nagamootoo’s aspiration to be the next PPP’s presidential candidate. I have also read a lot of Nagamootoo’s writing and coincidentally his and Mr. Rogers seem almost identical. I wonder! The words of [...]
LONG LIVE THE NAYSAYERS!
The State media has to distinguish between official acts of the President and those related to his membership of the PPP. They must also differentiate between events that are organized by the government and those that are party organized. The event at Babu John two Sundays ago was a party affair attended by the party [...]
‘The Morning After’, cannot be blamed for the assassination of Ronald Waddell
Dear Editor, Last week, I was directed to an internet radio interview on Demerara Wave Internet radio with Mr. Mark Benchop, candidate for Mayor of Georgetown. Among the many questions that were asked of Mr. Benchop, one was by interviewer Mr. Lloyd King. “Mr. Benchop, do you believe that the book, ‘The Morning After’, contributed [...]
Juxtaposition of modernisation and primitiveness
The Cabinet members never miss an opportunity for a speech or a photograph when the private sector opens a new factory, company, restaurant, or store. What happens at these events is truly sickening. A high-level member of the political directorate from the public sector (Cabinet to be precise) gives a speech about development in Guyana [...]
Presidential selection process needs to be more open
Dear Editor, Though Dr. Cheddi ‘Joey’ Jagan and I locked horns recently over aspects of his political commentary on the Alliance For Change (AFC), I have to say I unhesitatingly concur with the general observations of his letter, “The PPP presidential candidate selection process does not involve the mass of supporters,” (Kaieteur News, March 15). [...]
Students’ rights, and what is expected from the University of Guyana community
Dear Editor, The University of Guyana (UG) is an institution which encourages the intellectual and personal growth of its students as scholars and citizens. As an educational institution, UG recognises that the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of individuals require the free exchange of ideas, self-expression, and the challenging of [...]
A little comic relief by whom?
Dear Editor, I myself couldn’t help but to be tickled when I read Minister K. Lall’s response (Kaieteur News, 12/03/2010) to a letter written by Mr. Christopher Ram in which Minister Lall stated, “a little comic relief from him (Mr. Ram) does no harm.” In his letter, Minister Lall was educating us on the law, [...]
The police are unsung heroes
Perhaps the hardest working people in our midst are the policemen. And even if they are not the most hard working they are under the spotlight more than anyone else. They are sought at the drop of a hat and that is how it should be in any society. But if the truth be told, [...]
