Incorrectly laid cable caused blackouts

Atlantic Cable Television Network’s (ACTN) incorrect laying of cables on Friday caused interference with Guyana Power and Light lines in Kingston resulting in mass blackouts on Saturday.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds yesterday told Stabroek News that the laying of the cables caused major interference with GPL lines on Parade and Cowan streets.

He said that GPL was fixing the issues up to Saturday night and that at first the state-owned company thought the