Dear Editor,
I REFER to the online news site Demerara Waves, of January 3, 2018, headlined, “Granger gives into Jagdeo’s request for time to conduct background checks on nominees for Chancellor, Chief Justice.”

I do believe that the government at some time may respond to such a headline; however, as a citizen I exercise my right to an opinion. Immediately, such a headline is mischievous in construct and a gross misrepresentation, for it conveys, quite unmistakably, the understanding that President David Granger either capitulated, surrendered, or caved in to the demand of the Leader of the opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/CIVIC). Further, it would be perceived that the President was under some kind of pressure.

This is the kind of interpretation that such mischief is designed to convey; but, this is far from the truth, based on the statement that was subsequently issued by the Ministry of the Presidency.

From the information, it was gleaned that the opposition leader requested time for a due diligence on the Search Committee’s recommendation to the President, for Chancellor of the Judiciary. What the President did was to be gracious in granting the time asked. It leaves one to ask, what kind of “Granger gives into…..” is Demerara Waves talking about; from whom, and where the pressure to do so originated?

Regards
Earl Hamilton