I refer to an article in the Thursday October 14 edition of the Kaieteur News (KN) captioned ‘Brazilian man dies during sex act’.

What is disgusting and unacceptable about this story is that the newspaper has sought to identify the race of the woman allegedly involved – an Amerindian.   Why is this necessary?

I have noticed in a number of stories relating to sex and rape where Amerindian women are allegedly involved either as the perpetrator or victim, the Kaieteur News has sought to highlight the Amerindian race.

The newspaper has not done this, rightfully so, in other similar stories where the persons allegedly involved are not Amerindians.  Why are Amerindians being singled out?

I had reason to bring this to the attention of (the Editor of Kaieteur News) some years ago, when I noticed the trend, who had apologised and promised to ensure it is not repeated.

It appears as if KN is determined to continue in this way and implicitly propagate stereotypes which cause much hurt to Amerindian women and indeed other Guyanese.
We deserve no less than equal respect.