Dear Editor,
A letter published in Guyana Times, dated Saturday, February 4, 2017, by former President Donald Ramotar, wrongly lists me as a victim, the import of which I believe, is that I was forced to resign from the post of Chief Parliamentary Counsel. This is a falsehood to which I cannot acquiesce.
I was working on a contract of three and a half years but after just over a year, I decided that I should heed the advice of my doctors and cease active duties. So I tendered my resignation which took effect from January 1, 2017.
I consider it a moral duty to society to correct the falsehood which time and its non-refutation could lead to the belief that it is true, and this would be most undesirable. It is wrong to cast blame on an individual where that individual’s action has been nothing but honourable and just. I was never victimised in my 50 years as a law officer.
I owe gratitude to the present Attorney General for his kindness; he was considerate and appreciative of my effort and was a source of encouragement.
I take this opportunity to thank every Administration that afforded me the opportunity to serve Guyana for 33 years as Chief Parliamentary Counsel to seven of the eight Attorneys General; all of whom approved of my work and to whom I am deeply indebted for the learning acquired from them.
I thank the officers of the Ministries and Departments of Government, especially those of the Legal Affairs Ministry for their cooperation and assistance without which my goals as a draftsman could not have been achieved.
It was a pleasure serving as Chief Parliamentary Counsel having learnt so much from so many for so long.
Yours sincerely,
Cecil Dhurjon, CCH,
AA, SC
Attorney-at-Law
