It is easier to be in the company of the majority

Dear Editor,

Rev Gideon Cecil must be astute enough to recognize nepotism when he sees it (‘The Caribbean Press must be commended,’ SN, March 6). He must also know that committed public officials are careful to not favour friends and family when conducting the public’s business and are mindful that not even a whiff of suspicion of nepotism should ever be attached to their name.

The reverend does, however, find himself in the goodly company of the government and the combined opposition who are all satisfied with the way Minister Frank Anthony is administering the affairs of the Caribbean Press.

There have only been a few voices raised in criticism or to query that administration. Those few include myself, Messrs Ruel Johnson and Barrington Braithwaite, and Transparency International Guyana Inc. I grant you, it is not an impressive number.

Much easier, by far, to be in the company of the majority, and as the reverend has disclosed in his letter it is also more lucrative. He gains the role of an editor, and he could well find himself sitting on the Caribbean Press’ Advisory Board.

One can only wish the good reverend God speed in all his new endeavours.

 Yours faithfully,

Ryhaan Shah