The impact of the prorogation

Jan 21, 2015 Letters

Dear Editor,
As one observes the current situation in Guyana, one has to become increasingly concerned for the business community, especially those in the Tourism industry. Between 2006 and today, there has been an increase in hotel construction in Guyana. This was a part of the plan to put the necessary infrastructure in place for the emergence of a vibrant tourism sector.
Our private sector has been investing billions into this industry or rather into the hardware of the industry. This investment nonetheless, has to be supported by the relevant software – an enabling environment for tourists.
Generally, the tourism market is in North America, United Kingdom and Europe. With the United Kingdom and the United States calling for the expeditious return of parliamentary democracy, our concern has to be on profile and perception. How is Guyana being perceived? And how will this new profile will affect the tourism sector?
While the current situation continues, our business people/hotel owners have mortgages, staff and other expenses to pay. The key focus for the Marriott Hotel should not be on opening it but rather on filling it? What is the plan of our leaders for the re-construction phase of Guyana? What is the plan to restore trust and confidence in the economy by local and foreign interest?
Too often our leaders make decisions without examining the whole but focusing narrowly on politics. What about business? Whenever decisions are made consideration has to be given to the negative impact these decisions will have on other aspects of the society and economy.
What is painful is that politicians can play with people’s lives for as long as they wish while their salaries and allowances are secured. What Guyanese need are not emotional leaders but compassionate leaders.
Audreyanna Thomas

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