After a bridge collapsed between Kurupukari and Mabura, Region 10, Lethem and surrounding communities are experiencing power cuts.
According to resident of Lethem, Carlton Beckles, the bridge collapsed last Friday. Chairman of the Lethem Power Company (LMPCI) John Macedo, said after the bridge collapsed, the company was still able to supply electricity to the communities on a 24-hour basis for a time, but has been forced to restrict power to the hours of 7pm to 5am over the past few days.
The limited power supply is a result of a fuel shortage, because