Dear Editor,
It is unfortunate that Minister Manniram Prashad has considered it necessary to respond to my description of our tourist industry as being in crisis as a result of the horrific violence in Lusignan and Bartica, by resorting to highly intemperate, hostile and, even libelous remarks, by accusing me of telling “blatant lies”.
It is the Minister’s job to protect and promote the welfare of those of us who have invested considerable sums of money in the industry, not call us liars when we bring to his attention the realities we face in the industry. My company, for instance, has invested substantially in building a quality nature resort in the Essequibo River. What has the Minister invested that he dares to libel me in this fashion?
