Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan has said he is considering designating elections day a national holiday.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) have both called on government to declare the day a holiday.
The PSC made the call in a statement issued on Thursday and said it was premised on the absolute need for the maintenance of law and order and the free and unhindered access to and from the polling place for every citizen qualified to vote on March 2nd, when general and regional elections are to be held.