Dear Editor,
It is now evident that the National Sports Commission headed by Director of Sport Neil Kumar is not satisfied with the leadership of the President of the Guyana Olympic Association K Juman-Yassin. This is with reference to an article in the GC on Sunday, August 26.
I am wondering if the Minister of Sport and the Permanent Secretary share similar views in relation to Mr Juman-Yassin.
Some allegations were made about the President of the GOA and in the best interest of all, I believe that as a responsible sports official he should address those allegations. Failure to do so could be detrimental towards sports development and for the office of the GOA.
Mr Juman-Yassin recently scored wonderfully in my books, since he was the only sports official to date who cleared the air on accountability. I feel, therefore, that he should do the same again.
I also suggest that he consider relinquishing his post or don’t run for re-election as head of the GOA in the next round. Perhaps this is the ideal period for him to do this.
I was taught the following by a business associate some time ago, namely, in the business world, there will be times when you have got to cut your losses and move on.
Yours faithfully,
T Pemberton
