Dear Editor,
FIRST of all, I would like to express my support to Stabroek News (SN) when government ads were curtailed; these ads need to be reinstated as soon as possible. I would also like to congratulate Mr Lall and the Kaieteur News (KN) staff in their support of SN.
At all costs, SN and KN have to stand together to protect our most important freedom–freedom of the press. Let me take this opportunity to remind the public and ALL political operatives, that SN, under the leadership of Mr David de Caires, ( from it’s very genesis), always gave space for anyone to express opinions–from opposition to government, regardless of race, religion or class. Mr de Caires’ legacy lives on, stronger than ever, and at the next national awards ceremony, I would strongly recommend that a special award be given to that greatest Guyanese journalist–a true patriot of our dear republic. Let us remember that government intervention into press freedom has a long history, and in recent times, President Jagdeo and his communist Gang of Eight used curtailment of government ads to try and destroy SN, even when Mrde Caires was the editor-in-chief; Mr Jagdeo and his gang also severely pressured press freedom in other ways, such as the denial of broadcast licences to Mr Sharma and others. I would like to implore our government to always embrace freedom of the press and to remember– it is only goodwill, not money, which will play the most pivotal role in realising Mr Granger’s important commitment to the “good life” for all Guyanese.

Editor, I noticed that many parties are sprouting up like flowers in springtime (or, should I say, “oiltime”), each claiming to offer something new, but each seeing no difference between the two main parties in order to justify their very existence.  It seems as if Mr Shuman and his party, however, are taking a different, mature view of the Guyanese political reality and might be leaning to a union with President Granger’s coalition. Mr Shuman and his followers would strengthen and invigorate the coalition and he should be welcomed once he accepts the objectives, philosophy and especially, the complexities which any political coalition will face as it interacts with an opposition PPP, which is dedicated to one-party communism with Marx/Lenin as  their gods and “to keep the red flag flying” as their mantra.

Mr Shuman to me, is a smart young man who is obviously dedicated to our republic — he can help make a great difference to help strengthen our durable coalition and he can increase the momentum towards the concept of the “good life,” towards which Mr Granger will chart a course. On the other hand, we see Mr Robin Singh joining the communist PPP and dedicating himself to an organisation devoid of democratic principles while masquerading the “Civic” component with false prophets and loose cannons like himself. Simply put, here is Mr Shuman, a democrat, and there is Mr Singh, a communist enabler.

Editor, lastly, I would like to add my condolences to the family of Mr Cyril Belgrave , a Guyanese patriot and a dedicated follower of President Cheddi; I am certain that Mr Belgrave’s honesty and integrity while he was in politics  stands in sharp  contrast ( but in close proximity to Dr Jagan’s character) with those who control  his beloved PPP today. He had to be cognisant of the numerous negative changes afflicting the PPP after President Cheddi’s death. Rest in peace, Cyril Belgrave, you will always be remembered, especially by these Jagans.

Yours faithfully,
Cheddi(Joey) Jagan(Jr.)