Speedy processing of transports, business registration soon

Mar 20, 2010 News

The processing of transports, affidavits and business registrations, is expected to be vastly improved when measured against the major improvements to the current tedious system as the Deeds Registry works to computerise its system.
The process is expected to be completed by year-end and will definitely impact the way businesses conduct their affairs with that department.
This was disclosed Thursday by Director of the National Competitiveness Strategy Unit (NCSU), Dr. Cecil Rajana.
Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Private Sector Commission on its work last year and on plans for the coming months, Dr Rajana was upbeat on the work of his unit to also upgrade the operations on some aspects of the Guyana Office for Investments (GoInvest) and the Guyana National Bureau of Standards.
Regarding the Deeds Registry, Dr Rajana said that the idea is to make the entity more autonomous and effective without the current delays and headaches being experienced. No longer will businesses and other visitors to the Deeds Registry have to deal with staffers having to box through heavy books and wait while checks are made.
The official also said that the current charges for transactions are also being reviewed. Currently, $100 is being charged for processing affidavits.
Meanwhile, the unit is working to retool the GNBS to improve the current services being offered. Areas of weights, scales and other measurements will see revamping and there will be increased checks on facilities like rice mills and other key businesses.
GoInvest is also targeted for improvement and a Trade Point, which will provide key information for businesses, is being established.
According to Dr Rajana, businesses can use the database to find markets, contact information and other pertinent information.
Speaking on the work of the NCSU, Dr Rajana said that the country’s programme to improve key services to make it more in line with international standards is halfway there.
The unit is also reviewing legislation to give consumers more protection. Already, the National Competition Commission has been established and is ready to take complaints of unfair business practices.
Work is also being done to allow businesses to process Customs transactions and taxes online.
According to Dr Rajana, throughout the entire process, the unit has been consulting closely with the PSC.

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