The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) noted yesterday that it is extremely concerned about the increase in armed robberies and violent crimes being perpetrated on members of the business community and the country as a whole. It cautioned that the escalating crime rate could place a damper on lucrative future investment.The Chamber has called on the government and the Disciplined Forces to pay more attention to this issue. It said that the need to address the escalation in armed robberies and violent crime is even more urgent as the celebration of the Golden Jubilee is fast approaching.The business umbrella agency said that it is extremely disturbing that all the support over the years,jerseys nfl wholesale, from both local and international agencies,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, seems to have done very little to improve the overall effectiveness of the Guyana Police Force in securing the nation.The GCCI said that clearly,Wholesale Jerseys From China, there is an urgent need for a national discussion on the long term capacity of the Force to address the level of crime in Guyana,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, starting with an increase in foot patrols.The Chamber said that robberies such as those committed on the Ramada Princess Casino around 4: 00am yesterday and numerous other businesses across the country continue to be documented in the daily newspapers which are regularly viewed by intended overseas guests.The GCCI said that these incidents will loom like a large cloud over the Independence parades and related activities. They could deter visitors from coming to participate in the upcoming celebrations.