Dear Editor,
We, the members of the Department of Public Information’s team responsible for leading major out-of-town assignments, strongly condemn a letter published in the Kaieteur News on June 2, 2024, by an unknown individual claiming to be a ‘Concerned Staff’ of DPI leveling a series of unfounded, baseless, crass and scandalous allegations against our Director, Mr. Edward Layne, imputing his supposed lack of care and support towards staff during out-of-town assignments. We believe it is necessary to address these claims as a team closely involved in these assignments.
First and foremost, it is important to clarify that our Director receives no special treatment and is frequently present on these assignments. He receives the same facilities and support as the rest of the staff. Any suggestion to the contrary is simply untrue and unjust. Furthermore, we have personally observed our Director actively engaging with and supporting staff during these assignments.
While it is impossible to be in multiple places at once, Mr. Layne consistently checks in on us and ensures that we have everything we need to carry out our tasks effectively. It is disheartening to see these allegations being spread without considering the truth. These baseless accusations not only unfairly tarnish the reputation of Mr. Layne but also undermine the hard work and dedication that he has consistently shown towards the success of our department. We stand by our Director and his commitment to supporting the well-being and success of all staff members, both in and out of the office.
Sincerely,
Derek Bridgemohan, Technical Manager
Shamar Hope, Videographer
Dexter Ceres, Technical Supervisor
Ackeem Evans, Videographer
Rickey Khemraj, IT Technician
Terrence Thompson, Photographer
Chris Balgobin, IT Manager
Giovanni Gajie, Drone Pilot/Videographer
