It seems that some of the OECS Heads are looking for a scapegoat – someone or something to blame for their inattention to the critical issue of air transport in the region. LIAT seems to be a ready scapegoat.
As a citizen of the OECS sub-region that is served by LIAT, I have been following with great interest the proposed LIAT-Caribbean Star merger. In keeping with Article XXIV of the CARICOM Charter of Civil Society, “Awareness and Responsibilities of the People” , I have taken the opportunity to offer my observations and queries to the distinguished Prime Ministers representing the principal Caribbean Shareholder Governments
Over its thirty odd years of existence, LIAT has struggled. We, the people of the region, have seen airlines come and airlines go but LIAT has remained, loyally serving we the people of the region. Permit me, therefore, to offer my appreciation to your governments, as the principal shareholders, of LIAT (1974), whose commitment has ensured that LIAT remained in the skies.
I trust, Sir, that the Grenada Medical Association will not bury its head in the sand to the real concerns and emerge only to issue self-righteous press statements about “a growing trend of misguided public statements attempting to vilify doctors”. I trust that the GMA sees itself as a professional organization representing the best interests of all of its members so that they can best serve the interest of the general public and health care delivery in Grenada.
I have had cause to visit the General Hospital twice during the last week and I take this opportunity to share my impressions and concerns with you.
On the To the Point programme of the Grenada Broadcasting Network on February 21st, a number of callers expressed their concern about the condition of what is supposed to be our “state of the art hospital”. The particular concern being addressed by callers on this programme was the unavailability of adequate quantities of oxygen. One caller spoke of having to be taken off her oxygen in order to make it available for some one who was in much more serious condition than herself.
The awards should be motivating athletes to try to obtain sporting scholarships, which facilitate access to top coaches and participation in international meets. I therefore suggest, Madam, that given its intent, the OECS Sports Desk could be more innovative, without sacrificing the recognition of excellence.
I write to you to express my grave concern and utter disappointment over the manner in which the criteria for the above-referenced awards seems to have been fixed in order to eliminate consideration of the best performance for this award.
