– several buildings already decorated

By Indrawattie Natram

WITH a few days left for Christmas in Guyana, businesses, households, as well as government agencies in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), are already demonstrating the Christmas spirit. Almost all the businesses and government agencies have already been decorated in preparation for the Christmas season.

The Town of Anna Regina came alive when Courts Guyana Inc brought Christmas cheer to the region; its Richmond branch lit up the first Christmas tree, setting the pace for other businesses to follow. The jolly spirit continues to follow as popular supermarkets such as G and P Jaigobin, Imam Bacchus and Sons, Jones and Safeway Supermarkets decorated their buildings to welcome their customers. Huge Christmas wreaths have been placed at strategic entrances at businesses.

Supermarkets are already stocked with tonnes of Christmas decor, toys and holiday goodies. Supermarket owners related that they have planned for the season and ordered Christmas goods months ahead.

“We in the business sector capitalise on the holiday season. It’s a time we do extra business, so we have to stock the things that are needed for the season,” said Anita Persaud, a businesswoman.

Many boutique owners are also stocked up with the latest fashion for Christmas parties.

At Suddie, the Christmas tree at the Supreme Court was recently lit up, showing the public another side of the judicial system. The Christmas tree was lit up by Madame Chancellor (ag) Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards and staff members were involved in singing Christmas carols. This is a first for the Supreme Court in the region.

The popular Jagdesh Duck Curry Restaurant and Bar was also fully decorated. Christmas trees were already dressed for the season. According to the owner of the restaurant, Jagdesh Bissessar, his business is already booked for several Christmas parties. He said that many companies had already booked months in advance to have their Christmas socials hosted there.

The Region Two administration has also built a huge steel Christmas tree that will be lit up on Christmas Eve; the main Christmas tree will also be lit in Anna Regina. Several schools have also planned their own Christmas programmes and Christmas tree light-up events.

Vendors at the market have also told Pepperpot Magazine that shopping has increased as persons are preparing for the Christmas holidays in the Pomeroon- Supenaam region. Black cakes made by local suppliers have also filled supermarkets for the season.