Dear Editor,

I have noted comments made by President Bharrat Jagdeo, several letter-writers et al, to the effect that I and the Guyana Press Association (GPA) are part of the opposition forces and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).

I wish to state categorically that I have never been and I do not intend to become a member of any political party or their allied organisations whether in government or opposition. I challenge anyone to furnish incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.

As is well known in certain circles, I speak with politicians, political activists and their associates on all sides of the political divide in my capacity as a journalist. I do so fearlessly and without apology to anyone.

As a matter of fact, this sitting executive of the GPA has never taken any political directive or instruction from any politician, political party or their affiliate organisations in our differences on media matters with the administration of President Jagdeo.

Further, we have been very careful in ensuring that our activities and positions are not taken over or influenced by political parties and their members/supporters/ sympathisers.

Yours faithfully,
Denis Chabrol
President
Guyana Press
Association