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Guyana is a terrific place to visit!

December 25, 2014 By GuyanaTimes

Dear Editor,

I’ve been in Guyana a month now – and have had a superb time with family and friends in the beautiful land of our birth.

From the newspaper reports and famous scribes’ daily missives, I was expecting a hell-hole of a country heading into the eternal abyss. The naysayers and prophets of doom have painted a picture Guyana as a virtual hell – tormented by perpetual fire and brimstone.

What I re-discovered, however, was a paradise or sorts. I do realize that my perceptions of life in Guyana is skewed by the fact that I have not been residing in the country for long. However, what I’ve experienced so far has been an oasis of sorts.

For now, let’s forget the myriad of problems that plague the country – politics, crime, noise pollution, corruption, high cost-of-living, Styrofoam and plastic bottles clogging the drains of Georgetown and elsewhere, the threat of chickengunya, dangerous driving – we can go on and on.

For the moment, let us appreciate the beauty and blessings of the people and country – and be thankful.

The second day I arrived, I saw a kiskadee and a blue sakie in my friend’s backyard. I love the tropical flowers and plants in Guyana. I am amazed at the increased standard of living of the typical Guyanese.

Guyanese seem to be eating, writing, speaking and living better – compared to five years ago. I love eating the cook-up, metagee, dal & rice and coconut chokha. I particularly loved the opportunity to saa-neh (the last dish) in a popular Georgetown restaurant (and cha-ha-te) my fingers with the left-over dal.

It is refreshing to see how Guyanese have come a long way in the harmony and respect that they have with each other. Guyanese offer support to those in need – irrespective of ethnic differences.

It is truly beautiful to see how the ethnic plurality of the country plays out in the day-to-day life of Guyanese; I was at a ‘wake’ this past week, and it was touching to see the genuine love and support given to the bereaved.

For the 4 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve only experienced black-out about 4 times during the night – lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. (Wished it had lasted longer; all the neighbours’ and “wedding-house” booming music came to a sudden stop; the peace that ensued was just too short!)

The weather has been great; the sea breeze refreshing, and it is therapeutic to see behold the mango and coconut trees side by side.

I wish all my fellow Guyanese ‘Merry Christmas’ and a terrific New Year. God bless Guyana!

Devanand Bhagwan

http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2...ific-place-to-visit/

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Originally Posted by Spontaneous emission:

Guyana is a terrific place to visit!

December 25, 2014 By GuyanaTimes

Dear Editor,

I’ve been in Guyana a month now – and have had a superb time with family and friends in the beautiful land of our birth.

From the newspaper reports and famous scribes’ daily missives, I was expecting a hell-hole of a country heading into the eternal abyss. The naysayers and prophets of doom have painted a picture Guyana as a virtual hell – tormented by perpetual fire and brimstone.

What I re-discovered, however, was a paradise or sorts. I do realize that my perceptions of life in Guyana is skewed by the fact that I have not been residing in the country for long. However, what I’ve experienced so far has been an oasis of sorts.

For now, let’s forget the myriad of problems that plague the country – politics, crime, noise pollution, corruption, high cost-of-living, Styrofoam and plastic bottles clogging the drains of Georgetown and elsewhere, the threat of chickengunya, dangerous driving – we can go on and on.

For the moment, let us appreciate the beauty and blessings of the people and country – and be thankful.

The second day I arrived, I saw a kiskadee and a blue sakie in my friend’s backyard. I love the tropical flowers and plants in Guyana. I am amazed at the increased standard of living of the typical Guyanese.

Guyanese seem to be eating, writing, speaking and living better – compared to five years ago. I love eating the cook-up, metagee, dal & rice and coconut chokha. I particularly loved the opportunity to saa-neh (the last dish) in a popular Georgetown restaurant (and cha-ha-te) my fingers with the left-over dal.

It is refreshing to see how Guyanese have come a long way in the harmony and respect that they have with each other. Guyanese offer support to those in need – irrespective of ethnic differences.

It is truly beautiful to see how the ethnic plurality of the country plays out in the day-to-day life of Guyanese; I was at a ‘wake’ this past week, and it was touching to see the genuine love and support given to the bereaved.

For the 4 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve only experienced black-out about 4 times during the night – lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. (Wished it had lasted longer; all the neighbours’ and “wedding-house” booming music came to a sudden stop; the peace that ensued was just too short!)

The weather has been great; the sea breeze refreshing, and it is therapeutic to see behold the mango and coconut trees side by side.

I wish all my fellow Guyanese ‘Merry Christmas’ and a terrific New Year. God bless Guyana!

Devanand Bhagwan

http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2...ific-place-to-visit/

12/28/1411:51 PM

Former Member

Trashed: Garbage strewn outside Stabroek Market yesterday. [Photo by Arian Browne)

12/29/141:49 AM

Former Member

12/29/141:58 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

The Georgetown City Council under the mayorship of Hamilton Green, a first cousin of LFS Burnham, has become an anti-gov't institution using garbage pile up as a strategy of weakening the gov't and damaging the country's image internationally. The GNI forum has supporters of this dirty politics. They have been on a rampage to tarnish the image of Guyana and have us believe that not a thing is being done to improve sanitation and housing. Home construction is at a record high and gov't spending on maintaining a clean environment is far more than it has ever been.

12/29/145:24 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Govt. wants a health crisis in City – Mayor Green

December 30, 2010 | By KNews | Filed Under News

“…Champion of the Earth should’ve volunteered assistance”

The current take-over of the city dumpsite by the administration must be viewed in the context of the recent statement by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kellawan Lall, that he would be glad for a health crisis in the City as a result of the garbage pile up. This is according to City Mayor, Hamilton Green, who said that the government wanted the situation to get to a crisis level. He said that he has been pleading with the administration for assistance for a long time. He even chided Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn, who during a recent visit to the site, lamented the inaction of the council as it relates to the management of the dumpsite. Green said that Benn’s comments are “unfortunate if not dishonest.” He reiterated that the Council is short of money and equipment. “We lack the money and machines…This is what the public should know.” At present there are two extra bulldozers and excavators which the Government brought in the day after Mark Benschop and Freddie Kissoon were arrested for protesting the situation at the dumpsite. “If you go back to Lall’s statement that he would be glad if there is a health crisis …it has to be seen in that context.”

12/29/146:38 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Mitwah,

Stop pushing Knew Nation (KN) propaganda. It is dirty as Hammie Green's Georgetown.

12/29/147:07 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Mitwah,

Stop pushing Knew Nation (KN) propaganda. It is dirty as Hammie Green's Georgetown.

The nauseating stench is to be blamed entirely on the PPP/C. It's not only in GT. When was the last time you visited Guyana and see with your own eyes and smell with your own nose?

12/29/148:21 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Yet another reminder: Hamilton Green is a toothless mayor. The PPP regime made sure of that by giving real power to the Minister of Local Government and the Town Clerk.

Carol Sooba has the power to hire waste disposal people and machinery and pay them. Green lacks that power.

Stop spewing nonsense about KN propaganda. KN is a newspaper reporting the news. KN is not a propaganda tool like Chronicle, Mirror and Guyana Times.

12/29/149:25 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Yet another reminder: Hamilton Green is a toothless mayor. The PPP regime made sure of that by giving real power to the Minister of Local Government and the Town Clerk.

Carol Sooba has the power to hire waste disposal people and machinery and pay them. Green lacks that power.

Stop spewing nonsense about KN propaganda. KN is a newspaper reporting the news. KN is not a propaganda tool like Chronicle, Mirror and Guyana Times.

and still Georgetown is a mess. The PPP is a failure and they have made Guyana a failure.

These failures have jack to do with 20 years of mismanagement and gross theft by the PPP which continues unbridled today.

12/29/149:42 AM

Former Member

I don't know why admin/moderator deleted that thread on Goolsarran's assessment of the Information Communications Technology [ICT] fiasco.

QUOTE: '“It is clear that the funds earmarked for the government’s ICT programme have been fully exhausted. However, the main objective of advancing “fully into e-government mode, hooking up our schools and our police stations and everything else so that we can deploy technology in the service of our people,” as stated by the former President (Bharrat Jagdeo), is far from its realization and remains a dream unfulfilled,” Goolsarran wrote in his Stabroek News column which appears today.'

As I pointed out in another thread yesterday, capital expenditure is one thing. Getting full results from said expenditure is something else. Capital expenditure per se is no reliable measure of progress.

This particular report on the ICT programme, with unanswered questions, is yet another example of wanton waste of money by the corrupt PPP regime.

12/29/149:48 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

I've been saying all along that Gilbakka is an imposter. He is a typical East Indian stooge who jumps to defend the PNC every chance he gets.

12/29/149:57 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

I've been saying all along that Gilbakka is an imposter. He is a typical East Indian stooge who jumps to defend the PNC every chance he gets.

You're a desperate man, Billy Ram. Your ad hominem attack will not deter me. Stating a verifiable fact is not tantamount to defending the PNC.

Prove that Hamilton Green has more power than Carol Sooba. Bring out facts.

You are still to understand that the way for your PPP to win hearts, minds and votes is not to blame the opposition but to boast about its achievements in government.

12/29/1410:05 AM

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Guyana is a terrific place to visit!

Dear Editor,

I’ve been in Guyana a month now – and have had a superb time with family and friends in the beautiful land of our birth.

From the newspaper reports and famous scribes’ daily missives, I was expecting a hell-hole of a country heading into the eternal abyss. The naysayers and prophets of doom have painted a picture Guyana as a virtual hell – tormented by perpetual fire and brimstone.

What I re-discovered, however, was a paradise or sorts. I do realize that my perceptions of life in Guyana is skewed by the fact that I have not been residing in the country for long. However, what I’ve experienced so far has been an oasis of sorts.

For now, let’s forget the myriad of problems that plague the country – politics, crime, noise pollution, corruption, high cost-of-living, Styrofoam and plastic bottles clogging the drains of Georgetown and elsewhere, the threat of chickengunya, dangerous driving – we can go on and on.

For the moment, let us appreciate the beauty and blessings of the people and country – and be thankful.

The second day I arrived, I saw a kiskadee and a blue sakie in my friend’s backyard. I love the tropical flowers and plants in Guyana. I am amazed at the increased standard of living of the typical Guyanese.

It is refreshing to see how Guyanese have come a long way in the harmony and respect that they have with each other. Guyanese offer support to those in need – irrespective of ethnic differences.

It is truly beautiful to see how the ethnic plurality of the country plays out in the day-to-day life of Guyanese; I was at a ‘wake’ this past week, and it was touching to see the genuine love and support given to the bereaved.

For the 4 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve only experienced black-out about 4 times during the night – lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. (Wished it had lasted longer; all the neighbours’ and “wedding-house” booming music came to a sudden stop; the peace that ensued was just too short!)

The weather has been great; the sea breeze refreshing, and it is therapeutic to see behold the mango and coconut trees side by side.

I wish all my fellow Guyanese ‘Merry Christmas’ and a terrific New Year. God bless Guyana!

Devanand Bhagwan

Guyana is a terrific place to visit!

Dear Editor,

I’ve been in Guyana a month now – and have had a superb time with family and friends in the beautiful land of our birth.

From the newspaper reports and famous scribes’ daily missives, I was expecting a hell-hole of a country heading into the eternal abyss. The naysayers and prophets of doom have painted a picture Guyana as a virtual hell – tormented by perpetual fire and brimstone.

What I re-discovered, however, was a paradise or sorts. I do realize that my perceptions of life in Guyana is skewed by the fact that I have not been residing in the country for long. However, what I’ve experienced so far has been an oasis of sorts.

For now, let’s forget the myriad of problems that plague the country – politics, crime, noise pollution, corruption, high cost-of-living, Styrofoam and plastic bottles clogging the drains of Georgetown and elsewhere, the threat of chickengunya, dangerous driving – we can go on and on.

For the moment, let us appreciate the beauty and blessings of the people and country – and be thankful.

The second day I arrived, I saw a kiskadee and a blue sakie in my friend’s backyard. I love the tropical flowers and plants in Guyana. I am amazed at the increased standard of living of the typical Guyanese.

It is refreshing to see how Guyanese have come a long way in the harmony and respect that they have with each other. Guyanese offer support to those in need – irrespective of ethnic differences.

It is truly beautiful to see how the ethnic plurality of the country plays out in the day-to-day life of Guyanese; I was at a ‘wake’ this past week, and it was touching to see the genuine love and support given to the bereaved.

For the 4 weeks I’ve been here, I’ve only experienced black-out about 4 times during the night – lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. (Wished it had lasted longer; all the neighbours’ and “wedding-house” booming music came to a sudden stop; the peace that ensued was just too short!)

The weather has been great; the sea breeze refreshing, and it is therapeutic to see behold the mango and coconut trees side by side.

I wish all my fellow Guyanese ‘Merry Christmas’ and a terrific New Year. God bless Guyana!

Devanand Bhagwan

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