Dear Editor,
STABROEK News unilaterally terminated their contract with the Government because they thought the electorate would kick out the APNU-AFC Government after the No-Confidence Motion. The Government simply found new understanding working partners. After a few months, Stabroek News returned and discovered that their service was no longer needed. They went on a crying campaign, to no avail.
Fast forward today. The owner of Giftland Mall is taking similar line of action. His argument is that Region 4’s votes need to be verified. Nobody would deny that, but for it to occur unimpeded, then the PPP needs to stop invading GECOM and threatening its staff. They need to stop kicking down the office door of the Madam Chairwoman. They need to stop threatening the employees. They need to stop their bomb threats. In essence, the safety of the employees is more important than verification. The GECOM has a duty of care to their employees and visitors.
My concern is that the Guyanese people have experienced worse in the recent past under the PPP. The Beepat family was completely silent. Guyanese were murdered; innocently incarcerated for treason; a phantom squad taking over the security of our country, led by a convicted drug lord; a sitting Minister was murdered; pervasive corruption; Guyana was reduced to a narco-state; court papers were thrown over the shoulders of a presidential candidate when Guyana was experiencing a similar electoral problem and much more. Where was the “patriotic” Beepat family?
The PSC and the Beepat family are not bothered about the interest of Guyana. Don’t let them fool you! They are interested in their business empires. If they were interested in Guyana, with their quasi-patriotism, they would have acted when PPP destroyed Guyana by inflicting those horrible aforementioned atrocities. The PPP refused to allow the DEA into Guyana, but this Government allowed them in, recognising that drugs were destroying our youths.
The government has shown leadership, and is acting in your interest. You rightfully voting them back into office is commendable. There is one other favour I wish to ask. Give Giftland Mall the Stabroek News treatment. Whenever they reopen, simply tell them, “Sorry mate, we found a mall closer to the wise folks at the University of Guyana.” Show them that the costumer is always boss.
Regards,
Dr. Mark Devonish
Source: https://issuu.com/guyanachroniclee-paper/docs/guyana_chronicle_e-paper_3-7-2020