The text of an email, I forwarded to the Editor of the Guardian:
I write to convey my utter disappointment that a national newspaper that purports to champion integrity and accountability in public affairs would honor Jack Warner in the way that you have done. Jack Warner has done a lot for Trinidad football - that is beyond doubt. However, as one that is concerned by the lack of exemplars in Trinidad, I am in utter shock that Mr Warner was honored in the way that he was by your newspaper. A couple facts are incontestable - 1. Mr. Warner or his family has a beneficial interest in Simpaul's travel agency 2. Simpaul's, without the rigor of competitive tender, has exclusive control over the Trinidad allotment of tickets to the World Cup and 3. Mr. Warner did not publicly declare his financial interest when he made the announcement nor has he or any TTFF official deigned to explain this obvious conflict of interest. Nor is this the only financial imbroglio which has involved Mr. Warner. They are almost too numerous to mention.
I would like your newspaper as the "Guardian of Democracy" to attempt to get answers from Mr. Warner and to delve into these matters further e.g just how much does the TTFF owe Mr. Warner. I would hope, Mr. Singh, that your previous collaboration with Mr. Warner would not dissuade you from pursuing this vital service for the benefit of your readers.
True public servants do not attempt to line their pockets while ostensibly serving the public. The ethos that you could take a little something for yourself while serving in public roles is well entrenched in our country. It is even sadder when an august institution like the Trinidad Guardian appears to endorse this sentiment
