A FEW weeks ago, and still now there have been dead fish washed ashore at 63 beach. As the old adage goes, “News runs like wildfire in the woods.” Rumours have been going around so far to reach Canada that toxic fish have been found dead along 63 beach being washed up from a contaminated sea and that people should stay away from 63 beach. What nonsense! Who gave the propaganda media this bogus information? If you don’t know the truth then I suggest you stitch your lips.
Since I am a resort owner on the 63 beach, I have been for this short time so far explaining to many persons who have been enquiring how the fishes died. I think it as important to tell the public the truth, and encourage people not to be dissuaded from visiting 63 beach. An interview with the 66 fishing trawler boat owners told me that the fishes were thrown overboard due to poor quality  and that neither the beach nor the river water is  polluted with any toxic substance, and people should not be scared.
What a dreadful thing to do. These “Wannabe” journalists spread gossip to the people of Guyana, even tourists and “Low-rating” our prestigious 63 beach at the same time. You cannot spread false allegations against an innocent beach. However, I hope this letter would help to clear things up as far as the dead fishes are concerned.
The rumours about the dead fishes also have an effect on fish mongers and consumers alike in the area as people are afraid to buy fish from the area. This matter has to be cleared so that people could know the truth about the presence of the fish on the beach so that business could continue as usual.
I conclude that people should learn to get the facts straight through observations, investigations and the right information, before making them public.