Dear Editor,
After seeing Commander Errol Watts entering Mary’s Bar and informing those present that they will be charged, I must say I am quite pleased, after complaining of bars opening at night, even though the raid was conducted during the day.
I am, however, hopeful that the raids continue, and others that open at night be subjected to the same treatment; and no favoritism. It’s alarming to know that the rate is climbing drastically and people have no regard for this lurking danger. I’ve made mention previously of the attitudes of some conducting test. More than once, in traversing various places, and at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, almost every time I am boarding the speed boats, passengers are being ordered to wear their masks or be prevented from boarding.
What is ironic is that the boat captain and bowman either don’t have on a mask, or those are hanging around their necks; and interestingly, the health care workers conducting tests display similar behaviour.
Editor, I must admit that since this COVID-19 started spreading in Guyana, I’ve been doing quite a lot of travelling to lots of distant places, and I’ve penned my observations. While there’s the talk of this deadly disease, many do not seem to be taking it seriously. The minibuses are continually overloaded or have their full number of passengers. If anyone objects, their excuse is, ‘Someone coming off just now’, but throughout the whole trip, it’s the same nonsense happening.
The Police would stop some, but there are many regulars whom the Police would conveniently turn away. My presumption is that they are either friends or family, thus the lawlessness continues whilst people’s lives are being put in danger.
Presently, not many are quite aware exactly how the disease is spreading, or how to avoid it. We have had too many deaths as a result of this disease, and we all should be a little more cautious.
Sincerely,
Sahadeo Bates
