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Jun 17, 2015 Letters

Dear Editor,
I have been writing and raising concerns about a number of issues over the years. I sincerely believe that for us as a people to develop, we must ensure balance in our moral outlook as well.
Again I am forced to write about a situation that I thought should have been addressed by the powers that be. Alas, it seems as we have buried our heads in the sand when it come to dealing with important matters.
On Saturday, I was forced to deal with an issue at my place. Two trainee staffers, wearing their work clothes, logos highly visible, made a trip to the Princess Casino.  They were allowed in and seen participating in gambling activities. Questioning them, I learnt that they had visited the nearby movie theater and went over to the casino.
I was extremely shocked to learn that they were asked for an ID card, had their photos taken and will be issued membership cards.
Mr. Editor, this is totally wrong. Under the gaming regulations, which was hotly debated, only guests or foreigners are allowed in. I am not sure when the system was changed or new laws passed.
I am not sure that Princess Casino can take it upon itself to change the rules. I am calling on the Government once again to examine the breach.
Maybe the Home Affairs Ministry, the police, the Gaming Authority or whoever, can send their people down to the casino.
You can’t have poor people visiting the casino. It was never the intention of the framers of the laws. There are social repercussions. We have cane harvesters, horse-cart operators, persons from all walks of life being allowed in.
I have seen a pregnant staffer walking the floors of the gambling area, in thick cigarette smoke. What is really happening in this country?
The police some time back received a number of television sets from Ramada/Princess Hotel.
Maybe it is time to give them back as one can easily get the impression that there is a reluctance to act.
One could also get the impression that the previous administration condoned this lawlessness, for want of a better word.
The people voted for a change, I am sure that President David Granger will not be tolerating this. He should look into this.
I look forward to some attention to this important issue.
Cobeer Persaud

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