The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) yesterday said that it is working to establish a network of skilled personnel on Leguan to assist with the timely installation of new service on the island.
In a statement yesterday, GPL was responding to a letter in the April 9th edition of Stabroek News where the author had lamented that the power company had outsourced it connections service on the Essequibo River island of Leguan and this had created an inconvenience to residents.
The letter stated: “I was made aware that GPL has outsourced service connections for Leguan to an external company. If there are not enough new connections the contractor has determined that it is not cost effective to travel to the island and install the connection. What this encourages is `service’ connections from a neighbour.
“First, this practice encourages illegal connections because if someone needs electricity and is willing to pay for it they cannot get a proper connection.
“Second, why is this practice encouraged?”
In reply yesterday, GPL said that it “wishes to notify residents of Leguan that our Company is currently working towards establishing a network of skilled personnel from Leguan to assist with the timely installation of new service on the island. This initiative is in keeping with GPL’s continued efforts to improve customer service”.
