The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has requested that Government relax the 02:00h curfew over the holiday season.
A letter sent to Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan and signed by PSC Chairman Eddie Boyer, appealed to the Minister for him to relax the time restriction to allow overseas-based Guyanese an opportunity to have fun.
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan
According to Boyer, the PSC has had several meetings with operators from the entertainment industry about the curfew.
“These operators have booked overseas artistes to perform during the season and face significant difficulties if the curfew is kept in place,” the Chairman said.
“We are, therefore, appealing to you for a relaxation of the curfew from Christmas Eve to New Year’s as was done for the holiday season last year. This would not only relief operators, but would also allow revellers, especially Guyanese and tourists who are visiting from abroad to fully enjoy the experience.”
While the Minister has pronounced on holidays during the season, he has not communicated any plans to relax the curfew as was done in 2015.
PSC Chairman Eddie Boyer
Ever since the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition took office in May 2015, it enforced the legally stipulated curfew, which has faced a barrage of criticisms, with many persons describing it as anti-business.
However, Minister Ramjattan argued that the curfew was part of his crime-fighting strategy.
