I find it unbelievable that people would try to paint Guyana as a country where nothing good ever happens, when we can all see that this is not so. Not only internally do we gain recognition for the good things that are happening, but also internationally through so many reports that are done by international organizations.

The recent Worldwide Reporters Without Borders press freedom index ranks Guyana at 39 out of 137 which is a vast improvement over last year’s ranking of 88. In the space of one year, Guyana has improved by nearly 50 points putting us in a better place when it comes to press freedom and freedom of information.

In fact, Guyana ranked higher than France which scored 43 and Italy at 49. I am quoting these two countries because they form part of the G8 group of countries, the eight richest countries in the world. The fact that a small country like Guyana can achieve so much, when taking into consideration the reality of Guyana’s history and the work that had to be put in by Government after inheriting a dictatorship, it is astounding that we have placed so well in the report.

We should all be honest enough to recognize the good and as the saying goes, give jack his jacket.
S. MOORE