Dear Editor,
On April 25, 2021, I was making the midnight Jet Blue trip to NY. In the departure lounge after clearing Immigration, and preparing to be screened, I had my second most horrifying experience with the screening technician.
Because of a radiation-related cancer surgery I had in 2007, I requested a pat-down instead of using the x-ray machine. This request was denied, I was made to parade myself four times in and out of that machine with undue care from uncouth staff.
As if this was not enough, CANU continued with the most degrading search on my personal effects. I am a septuagenarian; I was never involved in transporting any illicit stuff, and would like to know why I am being targeted when attempting to depart Guyana.
I would like Mr. Ramesh Ghir and the Civil Aviation Director to note my harassment. These people need to be trained. They are an embarrassment to Guyana.
Traumatized citizen.
