The recent article in the newspaper Libération on the alleged practices of the Bernard Hayot Group (GBH) continues to resonate in the news. In an interview given Tuesday January 15 to Martinique la 1ère, Emmanuel Fansten, the journalist author of this article, discusses in particular the consequences of this text. He shares some impressions born from his investigations.
Following this publication, the journalist mentions very important and diverse feedback, “ranging from ordinary citizens to political leaders“. And to add that “this investigation resonates with extremely sensitive news, obviously linked to the social context in Martinique“.
Listen to the interview:
Emmanuel Fansten then shares his questions regarding the recent announcements of prefect Jean-Christophe Bouvier, who posted on the Martinique antennas the 1era Radio the desire of state services to be “uncompromising” in the event of violations of price legislation being noted.
I'm not going to impugn intentions, but it's true that it can seem like an announcement.
Libération journalist
Emmanuel Fansten also emphasizes that this “Marc“, his informant who has worked for many years in the automobile branch of GBH, is far from being his only source in his investigations. The journalist essentially declares that despite “fear“, speech could become more and more free within the group.
It's sometimes difficult for people to talk, but maybe things are starting to change.
As for GBH's recent press release, in reaction to the Libération article, Emmanuel Fansten makes no secret of his impressions.
This press release does not deny any information. But it is only content to justify the margins of the group, with the arguments which are always the same.
Indicating having “does his job and obviously questioned GBH“, Emmanuel Fansten highlights the serenity of Libération if the newspaper were sued by the Bernard Hayot Group. “We will see“, slips the journalist in conclusion, “if there is a trial, we will be able to show the documents and judge on the documents“.
Will GBH’s activities generate growing interest in the national press? This is one of the outstanding questions.
“The recent articles published by Libération clearly aim to destabilize our group” [GBH de Martinique]
The newspaper Libération reveals an investigation into the “obscure” accounts of the Bernard Hayot Group (GBH)
