1. Look, all people want betterment for their country their family and themselves.

2. When Sharma says people are more positive, etc. he should define who he refers to as the people, or is he referring to certain groups or group of people. He is missing the fact that there are deep divisions in the population. 

3. Yes, our best days are ahead of us because  things cannot get worse. Crime rate has risen, people feel more insecure, the rice industry is now in a high state of uncertainty, the gold industry faces low price thus uncertainty, sugar continues to be a problem, bauxite is in trouble, expansion in manganese is curtailed because of low commodity price, parents cannot afford to send children to school, etc.

4. I accept that many, if not all of these problems existed under the previous government. But, the coalition put in 28 ministers and 4 vice presidents to bring about change  and they seem to not realize that talk is not change. The few things they have put into place are not self sustaining and they are looking at the trees and missing the forest. Heard that Granger went to Linden and promised them leisure centre and park. What they need is jobs, industries, infrastructure.

I hope this sparks some debate without the racist rants or people trying to pimp out their aunties

1000 Percent accurate.

Excellent analysis.  Right on point!!!!

Our best days are ahead of us.

Dear Editor, The changing of government, accompanied by the level of activism and involvement that brought about this change, bears testimony to this. Guyanese, whether living at home or abroad, want better for themselves and country. This desire for betterment is often seen in criticisms of things that appear contrary to aspirations. Such criticisms bode well for this country’s body politic because they come from a healthy desire of what we are capable of being and achieving. As heated conversations take place in the communities among citizens and on social media, a common trend is noted in few threads. One, the people want the government to succeed and do better. Two, the people, having lived through the years of bad governance, and are leery of this ever happening again and any sign that indicates the possibility of such, voices of condemnation will be heard. Three, whether persons are living in Guyana or abroad, the positives they see happening in other countries they want same to happen here. And four, the people want a responsive and caring government. Some recent happenings are bringing this clearly home. With much admiration, awe and identity Guyanese celebrated the athletic prowess and successes of our CARICOM brothers and sisters in Jamaica in the just concluded World Athletics Championships. As this created conversations about the Jamaica government investment in its people and once glory days when Guyana too shined on the international sporting arena, many are asking, ‘Why not us,’ or are clamouring to unleash Guyanese’s potential. Trinidad and Tobago recently came out of an election and while the People’s Partnership has lost the confidence of the people and the PNM has been returned to office, Guyanese expressed their admiration for the quality of the electoral process, swift announcement of results and swearing in of the diverse new Cabinet. When CARICOM was formed, considered More Developed Countries (MDCs) were Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica. Guyana can still retain its place among this group doing the right thing. In the USA, where African-Americans are carrying out activism under the banner that ‘Black Lives Matter’ in reaction to indiscriminate police racial profiling, this is used as lesson that race matters and remains of political significance and only equally before the law can end racism. Guyanese, at home and abroad, joining the conversation and in support of their fellow man are too drawing nexus and feel same must happen here if we are to make real our motto One People, One Nation, One Destiny. And as conversations continue on our admirations for the positives in other societies, which are influenced by the desire to improve our lives, I am convinced that our best days are ahead of us, as words will lead to actions and bring about desired results. Yes, we can. Sharma Solomon