New generator expected to end Mabaruma power woes

A new generator set will be installed at Mabaruma in Region One, in light of the electricity problems faced by residents of the community.

Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon noted during a press conference on Thursday that the new P750E5 generator set, valued at $18.03M, will be installed at Mabaruma shortly. It is unclear what may be the fate of another generator set which the regional administration purchased earlier this year at a cost of $16M.

That generator was taken to the region after several months, since no space could have been arranged for it to be placed on the North West ferry, MV Kimbia. It was subsequently taken to