In a statement in yesterday’s edition of the Sunday Chronicle, he noted that the offending editorial may more than likely result in some resignation at the board level.
Burrowes extended his apology to all Guyanese who were offended or affected by the article which was published on July 3, 2012 and which has sparked condemnation by several groups.
Burrowes pointed out that he was not involved in the oversight of this edition but opined that the editorial should not have gotten past the Editor and subsequently been published.
“I’d like to make it abundantly clear that the views expressed in the publication by no means is a representation of the majority shareholders, the board nor the management and staff of Chronicle…” Burrowes stated.
Burrowes in his apology said that the Chronicle has given its outmost to ensure the promotion of racial harmony amongst citizens and has always tried to maintain a high moral and professional code of ethics in providing factual and balanced reporting.
He highlighted that action has and will be taken against the editor who was at the time on duty and the writer of the editorial and if others were found to be involved, they will also incur the relevant disciplinary action. In addition to this, Burrowes said that steps have been taken to ensure that there is no recurrence.
“The Chronicle would like to apologize to all and sincerely hope that this apology is accepted,” he reiterated.
