Businesses reeling from political ‘walks’ in city, PSC says

The Regent Multiplex closed early yesterday. PSC Chairman Ramesh Dookhoo said the political ‘walks’ about the city is costing the business community “millions and millions.”

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday appealed to all political parties to accept the results of last Monday’s general and regional elections, saying that businesses were already hurting by political “walks” and the economy could be damaged if unrest deepens.

Some business persons remained apprehensive about opening their businesses and PSC Chairman Ramesh Dookhoo said this presents a golden opportunity for leaders of the political parties to start working towards putting Guyana first.

Dookhoo, while addressing a forum arranged to confirm the PSC’s acceptance of the elections results, said the