EXHIBIT 16.1

               [letterhead of Ernst & Young, LLP]

October 14, 2003

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Gentlemen:

We  have  read Item 4 of the Form 8-K dated October 14,  2003  of
Comtex  News  Network,  Inc.  and  are  in  agreement  with   the
statements contained in the first sentence of paragraphs 1 and 2,
and  the statements in paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.  We have no  basis
to  agree  or  disagree with other statements of  the  Registrant
contained therein.



/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP