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Apr 21, 2022 Letters

Dear Editor,

I cannot agree more with the Hon. Lenox R O Shuman in relation to what he has written (KN April 20/22) regarding the building of an international airport and hotel in Berbice. An international airport in Berbice would be most welcomed. Those who live in East Berbice know the difficulty of getting to Timehri. By the time you get to the airport you’re already tired from the five – six hours drive (depending on where you started and traffic on the road), not to mention the long lines at the counter and then waiting another two to three hours to board the plane.
Some Guyanese have no vision at all when it comes to planning for the future of Guyana. All they care about is getting some of the oil money here and now as if they are entitled to it. Well, let me tell those of you who are hoping to get free oil money from the Government. You are not entitled to any free money. Money generated from natural resources is strictly for a country’s development and not to be given away to individuals.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic the cost of living has skyrocketed the world over. One sure way to alleviate the high cost of living for parents with school age children in Guyana is for our government to build food centres around the area where there are schools so that children can have breakfast in the morning and lunch at mid-day. The only meal these parents will have to worry about is dinner. This will not only help with the financial burden of parents but will also provide jobs for cooks, cleaners, farmers delivering greens and vegetables, milk, etc., just as they do in the US.
It is my hope that the Ministry of Education, Social Services, Child Welfare Services and others responsible for the welfare of Guyana’s children and all parents will come together and submit this proposal to President Irfaan Ali and VP Bharrat Jagdeo so that all our children regardless of race or creed will get at least two (2) meals per day. Mothers will be able to devote more of their time to providing for their children.

Sincerely,
Gloria Holder

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