CARICOM: A study in the failure of small people
In 1958, the islands of the English-speaking Caribbean formed a federation. British Guiana opted not to join because its Premier Dr. Cheddi Jagan wanted an independent communist country in his homeland. From that date to this moment, these islands and Guyana have been trying to cement an integration community. We are talking about half a [...]
Where is the ‘Dawn of a new era’ I voted for?
Dear Editor, I grew up in a political family with different party affiliations. My father was a member of the PPP, and my brother a WPA activist. There were political arguments, of course, sometimes heated, but at the end of the day, democracy prevailed, at least under one roof. I once joked that we shall [...]
Some TV programmes are revolting
Dear Editor, Is this what family hour on television has become, lewd dancing, girls exposing their bodies and music videos with mature themes? I believe the programme aired on NCN Ch 15 in Berbice on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm leaves much to be desired, especially since it airs when the family and children would gather [...]
1966 AND ALL THAT
History generally repeats itself but sometimes it dons the garbs of fate and speaks ironically. The World Cup is full of both history and irony, and the fate that befell England in this World Cup 2010 might well be the work of the Fates, the three personifications of destiny in Greek Mythology. In 1966 England [...]
Stop comparing Guyana with Cuba the realities are radically different
Dear Editor, First of all I must congratulate ‘Lady Jags’ for being the first Guyanese team to qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament and I do wish them all the best as they continue to make Guyana proud. I am disappointed in the way they were allegedly treated in Cuba and though I find [...]
If you lose a pet – advertise!
Dear Editor, On June 21, 2010, as I stopped my car near Oronoque and Lance Gibb Street, a school boy ran over and told me two small-breed dogs were running the streets and seemed to be lost. He pointed in the direction they had gone; knowing the young man, I asked him to accompany me [...]
CariCom Day: For what?
So once again, we’re commemorating – with a public holiday – this institution that was launched thirty-seven years ago – CariCom. With great foresight, the pioneering leaders of the British Caribbean had glimpsed the challenges that would be posed by an increasingly globalised world and decided that our best course lay in greater integration in [...]
