Court agrees that Kaieteur News must report fairly and accurately on the case
THE COURT has exceptional powers to ensure that the Kaieteur News daily report accurately on the Bharrat Jagdeo versus Freddie Kissoon, Adam Harris and National Media Publishing Inc. libel case. Attorney for President Jagdeo, Anil Nandlall, says he had cause to bring this to the attention of the judge at yesterday’s hearing, given the daily’s Tuesday headlines , “Court hears black candidates overlooked for DPP position”, and “Lindeners limited to government controlled TV channel”.
Mr. Nandlall noted that given Kaieteur News is party to the proceedings, the daily has an interest to serve, and continues to misrepresent and carry extraneous issues.
Nandlall further stated that issues favourable to the plaintiff and those against the Kaieteur News paper are not being reported on.
According to Nandlall, this behaviour by Kaieteur News is dangerous, since the case deals with the sensitive issue of race in a multi-racial society.
The attorney for the president says the Court has agreed with his sentiments, and hopes that good sense will prevail on the part of the newspaper.
Nandlall also stated that during his examination of Dr. Roger Luncheon, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Presidential Secretariat, he hopes to bring balance to the case and clear up any misrepresentations.
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