Guyana: Government assures consumers no increase in electricity fees

The Guyana Government has assured consumers, reeling from electricity blackouts, that there will be no increase in electricity charges during the period of the agreement signed between the Guyana Power and Light Company for the rental of a power ship.

The ship will supply some 36 megawatts of power to the national grid.

It is expected to be fully operational by May 8.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told his weekly news conference that the government will absorb any additional costs stemming from the rental.