THOUGH the private sector will be keeping an eye on the No-Confidence Motion set for debate on Friday, it does not expect any disruption to business for the days leading to Christmas.

“When you look around the city, it’s business as usual, so I wouldn’t say it’s a cause for concern at this point in time. I don’t think we need to think that far. It’s just that it’s a democratic process and we have to look at it. We’re looking forward to a lively debate,”

The Private Sector Commission Chairman, Desmond Sears, said.

On the streets of Georgetown, especially Regent Street on Wednesday, there was no indication that business would slow before Christmas. Late shopping has already started and businesses are enjoying the Christmas rush. Many are offering promotions to attract customers.

“We’ll be open straight through to Christmas Eve, opened from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm,” shared Saeed Hamid, Floor Supervisor for Household Plus.

Selling a variety of products from clothing to home furnishing and appliances, Hamid said customers look forward to the one-stop shop advantage of coming to Household Plus.
“The home furnishing department has been extremely busy, with everybody trying to get the new blinds and curtains and stuff. A challenge that we’ve been facing is that there are a lot more competitors in the market but a lot of people prefer to come shop with us because we’re a one-stop shop. You get everything you need in one building,” Hamid said.
Several customers were out and about cashing in on the business’s many promotions, including a rush on the discount on carpets.

At Torginol Paints, there was a swarm of customers.

“We’ve been busy from since last week and I can say business has been good and it’s very encouraging to see so many people out and about. This is our season. Right now we’re opening at 8:00 am and we’re working straight into Christmas Eve; how late we go on Christmas Eve will depend on demand,” explained store supervisor, John London.
On Wednesday, the rains caused a lull in shopping traffic at Chino Store but store Manager, Shenny Lall, was optimistic about business picking up.

“We will be opened now until Christmas Eve. We sell everything; we sell household, we sell electronics, we have toys, flowers and Christmas decorations and so on,” Lall said
Over at the Tech Source Guyana/Lingerie Shoppe nearby, management is promising unique experience for shoppers.

“It’s not like going into any other store in Georgetown. There’s quite a variety of stuff. We’ve bras, panties, girdles, shape-wear, lingerie for every occasion. If you want a different experience, shop here,” proprietor Sarah Ibrahim said.
She added: “We have the latest technology, phones; for the camera enthusiasts, we have cameras, we have drones.”