Spread of non-naturalised Chinese-owned supermarkets, hardware stores alarming

-local business owners say in letter to President

A group of over 60 business owners across the country have written to President Irfaan Ali, complaining about the proliferation of non-naturalised Chinese-owned businesses that engage in unfair competition and their seeming  of lack of regulatory certificates and licences.

“We are a consortium of Guyanese business owners and concerned citizens, comprising of about sixty-five (65) entities and individuals. We wish to express our serious apprehensions regarding the proliferation of non-naturalized Chinese owned businesses, predominantly supermarkets and hardware stores, throughout communities in Guyana,” stated a letter dated April 22,  2024 and signed by 49 business owners.