Private Sector Commission disturbed about crime rate

Ramesh persaudGeorgetown: Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Ramesh Persaud said that the body is very concerned about the rise in criminal violence here, especially attacks on businesses and is calling on the Guyana Police Force to increase its surveillance

Persaud pointing out that the commission has noted the increased incidence of robbery and murders. He said too that the commission was made aware by their members that they have had to invest a lot of money in security, especially for the protection of their businesses, family and customers.

Persaud added that the commission has since engaged the Force in talks, to see how they could assist in helping the force to reduce the crime rate to a manageable level. Persaud stated that they have been paying keening attention to this sector and hopes that there will be some form of relief to businesses and the country as a whole. He also stated that his heart goes out to family members who have lost loved ones through crime.

Meanwhile, the PSC Chairman disclosed that business has been slow for the first quarter of the year.  “Business had been a bit slow for this first part of the year and … the recent drop in the declaration of gold has made it a bit worst for some of our members” Persaud stated.

Georgetown: Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Ramesh Persaud said that the body is very concerned about the rise in criminal violence here, especially attacks on businesses and is calling on the Guyana Police Force to increase its surveillance

Persaud pointing out that the commission has noted the increased incidence of robbery and murders. He said too that the commission was made aware by their members that they have had to invest a lot of money in security, especially for the protection of their businesses, family and customers.

Persaud added that the commission has since engaged the Force in talks, to see how they could assist in helping the force to reduce the crime rate to a manageable level. Persaud stated that they have been paying keening attention to this sector and hopes that there will be some form of relief to businesses and the country as a whole. He also stated that his heart goes out to family members who have lost loved ones through crime.

Meanwhile, the PSC Chairman disclosed that business has been slow for the first quarter of the year.  “Business had been a bit slow for this first part of the year and … the recent drop in the declaration of gold has made it a bit worst for some of our members” Persaud stated.