– Rohee tells Private Sector Despite what appears to be a spike in the crime rate, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has assured members of the business community that there is no existing threat to the security of the state.He also assured that the Joint Services were prepared to deal with any security threat that may arise.The Minister gave these assurances at a meeting which he convened late last month with representatives of private sector organizations. The meeting addressed concerns expressed by some members of private sector with regard to security for the business community, and informed about government’s initiatives and interventions to promote and ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Guyana.Among those present at the meeting were representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC); the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); the Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC); the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA); the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG); the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA); and the Guyana Forest Products Association (GFPA).Also in attendance, and forming part of the Ministry’s delegation, were the Commissioner of Police, and other senior members of the Guyana Police Force,http://www.theworldsoccersshop.com/Argentina-Facundo-Roncaglia-Jersey.html, and the Chief Fire Officer.The Home Affairs Minister told the private sector representatives that a perception may have been formed about an escalation in crime in the country, as a result of the recent reports of robberies, most of which the police were able to solve.He further stated that the statistics available did not point to a “spike” in crime in the country.Minister Rohee called for greater collaboration between the private sector and the Ministry, to address crime in the country.The Private Sector representatives proffered a number of suggestions,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, which they felt could improve the service delivery by the Guyana Police Force.Several initiatives that were previously undertaken by the private sector organizations and the police, and which are at various stages of implementation were reviewed and reactivated.The main decisions taken include a move by the Private Sector Commission to initiate action with the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T), to resolve the issue of the technical problems that are affecting the proper functioning of the 911 systems.The finalization of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG),Cheap NFL Jerseys, would be effected, as a matter of priority.The resuscitation of the initiative referred to as operation ‘eyes and ears’, which was conceptualised in 2003, by the Private Sector Commission,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, and the Guyana Police Force, is to be embarked upon.The examination of the possibility for the establishment of more check points in the interior is to be examined by the Guyana Police Force in consultation with the Guyana Forest Products Association (GFPA) and the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA).The meeting also decided that there should be communication with the Government of Suriname, through the appropriate channel,Jerseys NFL China, on the need for greater security cooperation with regard to policing the Corentyne River to curb acts of criminality.The issue of firearms was also raised with the recommendation that the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners’ Association (GGDMA) will further examine the issue of the processing of applications for firearm licenses, for qualified miners.The Government of Guyana has also undertaken to advance its commitment to facilitate the installation of security cameras at strategic locations, especially in the city of Georgetown, while Private sector entities are to be encouraged to install security cameras on their premises.Additionally, there would be the intensification of collaboration between the banking sector and the Private Sector Commission, and the Guyana Police Force,Wholesale Jerseys China, in relation to security around the commercial banks.The meeting concluded on a positive note, with the understanding by all parties that enhanced cooperation between the Ministry, and the Private Sector will redound in mutual benefits, to stakeholders.