Letter: A national disgrace in Guyana by Rickford Burke
November 15, 2008
Published on Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dear Sir:
I am happy that Guyana’s second largest opposition political party, the AFC, has come out in support of Adam Harris’ and Guyana’s former Chief Magistrate, Juliet Holder-Allen’s, crusade for their retirement benefits which the Guyana government refuses to pay. These benefits are owed, due and payable, and must be honored forthwith.
I know both of these individuals. They are decent citizens and Guyanese patriots who, over the years, demonstrated unmistakable patriotism and dedication to public service in Guyana. They stayed at home in Guyana and labored in the most depressing, politically unstable circumstances imaginable. Read more
The Shameful Truth about Guyana Public Hospitals
July 9, 2008
To those of you who are not living in Guyana please do not believe all that you read in the Newspapers. I am living in Berbice and it’s a different experience living here from what the media and politicians portray.
It is a notorious fact that doctors in Guyana pilfer medications from the Public Hospitals and sell it to patients for thousands of dollars in profits at their own private clinics. When a patient is critical and admitted to the hospital there are no medications. The same doctor will refer you to his private clinic where he administered the hospital’s drug and charge a large sum; those who cannot afford it are left to die in public institutions. This misuse by health personnel and their privileged access to pharmaceuticals has become a very sensitive issue in Guyana. Read more
Some Health Care Professionals should be imprisoned for their gross misconduct on patients in Guyana. My personal experience..
April 10, 2008
In Guyana, it is no surprise to discern that medicines get sold in black market for hefty sums of profits that would otherwise not be had, had sold in controlled environments. Moreover, male physicians will constantly violate the patient/doctor relationship by coercing a sexual relationship with patients they may find physically appealing. Among the other information presented below, you would find my personal experience with Dr. Naimatally of New Amsterdam. Read more
Letter to Hon. Robert M. Persaud
February 27, 2008
One of our readers submitted a letter to Hon. Robert M. Persaud regarding the recent killings in Guyana. Read more