Dear Editor,
I wish to distance myself from the Kaieteur News article of September 11, 2012 ‘Moleson Creek School saga: what is the truth?’ I was not the author or reporter of the article and I equally had nothing to do with the penning, investigation, reportage, photography, etc, etc, concerning the previous (first) article which was published some time in late August. I was not in the country then.
Several negative reports and letters to the editor which have been appearing in the newspapers over the past year have caused the Regional Education Officer in Region Six to think that I am the author of such articles, especially the letters to the editors – many with weird, fictitious names. I have since informed that official those articles and letters were not my handiwork and stated that should I have anything critical to say about education delivery in Berbice, I will use my name in these columns. I have never ever used anything but my name when penning letters. Most of my newspaper articles have my byline at the top, or at the bottom in brackets.
A lot of wrong accusations are being peddled out there. Persons should be aware that Kaieteur News does not have one Berbice reporter and should also familiarise themselves with how a newspaper, reporting and the editorial office work. Also, every reporter has a writing style.
I have since recused myself from any reportage that has to do with any education controversy in Region 6. I have reported on other education matters and issues. I am a balanced reporter and individual and have a very good working relationship with the education officials in Region 6, especially the Regional Education Officer, contrary to what many in the country may think.
At the end of the day, I am a teacher in the employ of the Government of Guyana and the Region 6 Administration. Notwithstanding, I shall continue to report on the issues that matter, in a credible, balanced and fair way.
Yours faithfully,
Leon Jameson Suseran