1.   Anxious residents blamed the high costs of electrical power and commercial air fares for discouraging businesses from relocating in the region.

2.   A rise in interest rates would hurt banks by discouraging businesses and individuals from borrowing money.

3.   A ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the ministry had refrained from reporting the bad loan total out of fear of discouraging businesses.

4.   This discouraging business situation has left some pondering whether the glory days of teleserials may be numbered.

5.   They are also charged with discouraging foreign businesses from investing money in the island nation.