Dear Editor,
I would not describe the PPP/C’s not turning up in Parliament as “childish” – this would imply a certain element of innocence. I would prefer to describe such action as “puerile and idiotic”.
Have these politicians, chosen by their supporters to represent them in Parliament, considered the serious implications? In my layman’s mind, given the recently trumpeted oil potential in Guyana’s territorial waters, I see hesitation from mighty America in committing itself to investing heavily in oil production programmes. Instead they might support Venezuela in their claim to the oil-bearing waters and try to help them in whatever way they could to seize their prey.
The American President recently announced he was willing to ‘do business’ with China. Given China’s strong presence in Guyana, the message should be clear. A stable, functioning Government is important to investors. Let us hope the ‘children’ decide to act responsibly – soon. Geralda D.