I met a Businessman friend of mine today and chatted about Guyana.
He told me that doing business in Guyana has not changed. The boys in charge still want their "fees" upfront and doing business in Guyana carry the same intolerable level of bureaucracy.
Crime is of a very serious concern, it is so bad that some businesses are closing early in the evening due to the increased crime wave.
He noticed an increase in the Mixed population which might be a good things for a racially divided Guyana.
Investment levels have dropped, many businesses are taking a wait and see approach with regards to investing in the near future.
He fears that Sugar Industry closings will have a severe negative impact on the economy. There are a lot of very nervous people.
He is of the opinion that Granger might attempt to rig with just enough votes to cross him over the line. The PPP seems unprepared to handle any rigging and ABC countries will show a blind eye if rigging occurs.
Jagdeo is popular but the business community is hoping that the PPP fields a new leader at the upcoming 2020 election.
He travels and invests heavily in Guyana but is not as upbeat now compared to when the PPP was in office.
We joked about the some posters at GNI shooting breeze, some even passing wind.
Yuji Reporting.
