New Forest in Region Six to get electricity for the first time
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh on Saturday announced to residents of New Forest in East Canje, Region Six, that the Government will be providing electricity for the first time to the community through the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) by July of this year.
This development follows community engagements between Minister Singh and the residents of New Forest, during which the lack of electricity was raised. Minister Singh has committed the necessary actions to address this issue.
This action is in keeping with President Ali’s directive that no community should be without electricity. Minister Singh outlined that the necessary infrastructure will shortly be put in place in the area to facilitate electricity for the community, which will benefit over 30 households.
In addition to ensuring that unserved remote communities receive electricity, the Government has also been reiterating its commitment to the cause of advancing renewable energy resources through the provision of solar panel units to various riverain and remote areas in the country, including those in the hinterland.
In fact, with the support of the Indian Exim (Export-Import) Bank, the Government has already concluded a project and has been distributing household solar units, with the aim of providing solar electricity to 30,000 homes.
The administration has pointed out that solar energy is playing an important role in achieving energy inclusivity, with Dr. Singh re-emphasising that the Government is open to exploring various renewable energy resources.
He also reiterated the Government’s commitment and focus on ensuring that the administration achieves all of its goals in relation to its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) as contained in its Manifesto.
With Guyana’s economy growing at a rapid pace and the critical need for electricity to cater to the increasing demands of the country’s growing domestic, manufacturing, and new industries, the Dr. Irfaan Ali-led Administration has been working aggressively on putting the infrastructure in place and to bring immediate relief to citizens.
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