I refer to the Freddie Kissoon’s article in the Kaieteur News regarding the new Transport and Harbours Sports Club. I will be first to admit that this is indeed a beautiful facility which ought to be put into use as soon as possible.

The letter writer was clearly not well informed and sought to aimlessly write around the issue. For the records, a committee was already established to manage the affairs of the Sports Club. Several plans have already been formulated, the implementation of which is hampered by the still ongoing investigation into the misuse of funds.

It would not be prudent for me to disclose any finding from the investigation to date. However, I would like to challenge Freddie to provide evidence to support his claim that ‘There was not one single thread of evidence of fraud or over-spending’. We cannot continue to have these loose canons use their columns in the print media to make careless statements just so as to be sensational and create mischief. Please my friend, provide a copy of the official report to support you claim.

I would also like to point out that many who worked with Mr. Robeson Benn admitted that he is one of the nicest persons to work with except if you are lazy and corrupt.

I have personally seen him go way beyond the call of duty to assist many ordinary citizens. Colleagues of Mr. English confessed that he was treated no differently by the Minister.

Unfortunately, the very nature of his ministry’s work (dealing with issues of squatting and encumbrances on roadways) often puts him into conflict with persons who break the law; this in itself creates a wrong perception of the individual.

I only sought to put the facts into perspective since I am long convinced that the letter writer is a nut on the loose end about to fall. BUT you may want to challenge me on that!
C. BLACKMAN