Kaieteur News front page malicious and diabolical-BK International : -headline and photographs designed to mislead readers
THE Kaieteur News headline and photograph on the front page of the Friday August 22, 2014 edition are a malicious and diabolical effort intended to besmirch the reputation of BK International.
The front page headline states “Incomplete BK-built Vreed-en-Hoop wharf stalls US$26M power station.” However, the article makes no reference to BK International as being responsible for the delay. In fact, the article instead makes reference to comments from the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GPL, Aeshwar Deonarine and noted that: “The wharf is being built in a swampy area, and in difficult circumstances, along the western bank of the Demerara River.” Also, comments from GPL CEO Bharat Dindyal, noted “that the terrain has been challenging, with 800 piles driven to ensure the foundation of the new station remains stable.”
Further, the photographs suggest to readers that they are showing the present state of the project – this is not so. In fact, these photographs were taken several months ago and do not reflect all of the work done to date.
The only reference to BK International in the article is to say that “…a contract to BK International for the building of the wharf and fuel lines.”
The absence of any direct or indirect link, between the work being done by BK International, and the date for the commissioning of the project exposes the real intent of the Kaieteur News front page. BK International is satisfied that it has worked diligently on this project and has kept the GPL management updated on the progress of the works.
Since the revetted driveway through the mangrove swamp, to connect with the reinforced concrete catwalk and berthing area, has been completed, the GPL management team has been able to make direct inspections of the progress of the work.
Work on the wharf continues during the periods of low tide as high tides are not conducive for this type of operation in the river.(BK International release)
