As Guyana approaches its peak electricity demand periods, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Christmas season, the opposition PNCR/ APNU has voiced concerns regarding the government’s ability to manage the nation’s power grid.
In a statement, PNCR/APNU said that the Guyana Power and Light’s admission that it is seeking an additional 60 megawatts to meet the demands of the CPL and Christmas comes as a stark reminder of the government’s persistent planning failures. With the CPL already in progress and the power augmentation process expected to conclude only by October 17—well after the tournament ends—there is a real possibility that Guyanese may experience power outages during these critical events, it said.