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Minister Ramjattan has just implemented one of the best policies at his disposal

Jul 16, 2015 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
The enforcement of the policy, that stipulates that night clubs now have to shut at 2am, will deliver positive benefits for all citizens of Guyana. I am convinced we will reap the exponential synergies that it brings. But for this policy to deliver, it must be strictly implemented; over time we will all witness the positive impacts it will have on our quality of life.
First the environmental impact will cease. Noise pollution in communities where these businesses operate will reduce dramatically. Neighbourhoods will be quieter; people will enjoy their night’s rest as opposed to having to call the police multiple times to respond to law-breaking establishments. Party-goers will have the opportunity to go home after a good time and still enjoy a good night’s rest. By next morning everyone will wake refreshed and ready for the day’s activity.
With people less likely to operate past the 2am curfew, they will drive less thus reducing emission and dependency on fossil fuel. This will reduce our carbon footprint thus keeping us in-line with our environmental mandate and boosting our green credentials.
Productivity: One newspaper reported a nightclub owner stating that most of the public stops spending after 2am.  Assuming this is true, then business have been running at a loss if one is to compare the cost to operating after 2am versus the revenue received from the spending patron. Business owners stand to benefit tremendously from this, as they now will have the opportunity to operate only at profit-making times without feeling their competitors are offering something that they don’t.
If society as a whole is sleeping better, then its citizens are more likely to be more productive at their work. Other businesses will benefit from this extra productivity and this will have a positive impact on our economy. It’s a Win Win.
Health: it’s widely reported that Guyana is increasing its alcohol consumption. This is having a knock-on effect on the health of citizens and a social impact on families. Former Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, noted the health impacts in one of his interviews.
Guyanese appear to be largely social drinkers. So with fewer hours of social time at a nightclub, alcohol consumption is likely to reduce. This can result in less alcohol-related illnesses. Government spending on alcohol illnesses will reduce and that money can be spent on other aspects of health. We will have a healthier society.
Overall we are likely to see a reduction in police call outs for noise disturbance thus freeing up police time to fight more life-threatening crime. Drink driving is likely to reduce and the members of the public will be safer and less likely to have a criminal record.
So, Minister Ramjattan, please work hard to oversee the smooth implementation of this policy. It’s a Win Win.
Malachi James

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