Dear Editor,
I write with reference to letters titled ‘An Open Letter to Dr. Terrence Campbell’ which appeared in the Kaieteur News and another in the Stabroek News titled ‘Criticism of Justice Singh by Dr. Campbell appears driven by prejudice’. Both letters were authored by Mr. Jailall Kissoon and published on the 1st November, 2025.
First, I want to extend my condolences to Mr. Kissoon on the passing of his daughter Rinee. Rinee, coincidentally, was the wife of Justice Navindra Singh, who Mr. Kissoon now seeks to defend.
Second, Mr. Kissoon has every right to rise in defence of his son-in-law. I, on the other hand, have every right to ignore his fulminations since he failed to identify a familial connection for your unsuspecting readers. It was only a few days ago that I was forced to write about an attorney, whom I love as a brother, failing to disclose a conflict of interest. Mr. Kissoon ought to know better.
I understand that in today’s Guyana, my position on conflicts of interest might be singular. I understand that in seeking to restore a Guyana where one finds ethics, justice, and the rule of law triumphant, I might lose my sanity like Don Quixote. However, I will never give up!
Last, I take this opportunity to make a remark in passing. Mr. Christopher Ram can testify that I oppose the establishment of a law school in Guyana. Such a school will produce lawyers in a patronage based legal system. Graduates schooled primarily by many ethically clueless attorneys who abound in Guyana. Such a school would add several layers of obstacles to the achievement of my aforementioned goals.
And further I say not!