Dear Editor,
CRG sincerely thanks Stabroek News (SN) for allowing space for an independent voice in support of democracy and freedom within our nation.[1] The commitment and support shown by SN towards the people of our country have proven invaluable in ushering in change for the betterment of all our citizens. Stabroek News has been an inspiration over the years and has been a true champion of democracy in our country. The company has survived oppression in its many forms and CRG is hopeful that the newspaper will be reborn in one form or the other to be able to continue to aid in championing the voice of those that seek the betterment of our people.
There is no reason why an oil rich country such as ours cannot pay what is owed to others if justice, freedom, and democracy are rooted within its foundation. If history has taught us anything it has taught us that the will of the people can never be suppressed forever and in time the people will overcome.
All oppressors will eventually be defeated. For those who truly value our nation’s history and seek better for our people, the future is ours and our voices will never be censored. In today’s digital age access to information and press freedom will overcome censorship. We have seen it tried all over the world, but the truth in matters concerning the state can never remain hidden even if the freedom of the press is curtailed. The PPP’s Mirror overcame it during the anti-colonial struggle and those at Stabroek News overcame it during the difficult Burnham years.[2] The voice of the working class will always remain strong.