Dear Editor,
I am in the State of Texas undergoing specialist attention not available in Guyana. Earlier, I received advice from local opticians and an ophthalmologist, and they all recommended overseas treatment. Please note I have contributed to the NIS from its inception.
After seeking advice as to how to claim I submitted all, I repeat all, of the documents needed; the top officials were all satisfied as to the justification of my claim, but said that it had to be approved by the NIS Board. I was surprised that the Board rejected my claim, but then one should not be surprised since petty politics seem to have replaced principles and justice in Guyana.
A daughter with the support of my wife has decided that my wellbeing is of paramount importance, and the family is footing the bills of millions of dollars involv-ed.
Happily additionally, I am able to make contact with influential persons in order to brief them on the situation in Guyana.
My family did ask that I do not make this gross injustice an issue, but after reading the story in the media of Dr Gladstone Mitchell, I decided to break my silence so that no one would believe the Dr Mitchell case an isolated one.
Yours faithfully,
Hamilton Green, JP
