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A damning accusation against the Guyana Chronicle
Apr 23, 2016 Letters
Dear Editor,
April 20, 2016 was a very solemn occasion for this country. It was the funeral of 2 elders, Mohamed and Bibi Jamila Munir, whose lives were snuffed out in the most heinous and barbaric manner. This couple, who I do not know, but who having read of their progressive, selflessly charitable, and humane life, deserves my most respectful, heartfelt commiseration.
I, like the entire nation, of all races, were shell-shocked in the manner that this couple met their demise. A couple in the quiet and peace of their humble abode, retiring to bed after a day of hard and meaningful work were awaken by the hounding of bandits, who in their demonic endeavour gained access to the home’s interior, but failed to gain access to the couple’s most secured room. In what could be described as the worst of the devils’ work, in their fit of anger and frustration, being unable to rob the couple of their valuables, the bandits put the house on fire.
Mohamed and Bibi Munir were trapped in their own secured room, and in anguish, pain and horror, and being helpless, they must have huddled together and died as one loving couple. It was an unfortunate end to lives that we all yearn to emulate. May God bless their souls. Editor, whilst every local newspaper found time and space to report on the funeral of this great couple, the Guyana Chronicle did not find it necessary to do likewise. It was most repulsive to see the front and second page being decorated with pictures of government ministers walking around the city “rehearsing their eyes right” for the Golden Jubilee – 50th independence anniversary. It would appear that for this government, the single most important issue, including the economic, social and security woes, is its focus on the Golden Jubilee.
Editor, this nation is reeling from the unending crime and senseless killing of hardworking, honest citizens, and all the government is simply interested in is preparation for the Golden Jubilee. With what has been happening, who from the Diaspora would risk being here with their family given what is unfolding each day. I think the government has their priority in the wrong place for too long.
Chandimal Rambudhan
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