GWI, GPL partnering on conservation

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is teaming up with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) to host a numbers of tours and workshops aimed at raising awareness about water and energy conservation starting today, in observance of International World Water Day.

International World Water Day will be officially observed tomorrow under the theme ‘Water and Energy,’ a joint press release from the utilities said. Observances will start today with an educational field trip, workshop and tour for over 50 students selected from primary schools in the city and from East Berbice.

GWI CEO Shaik Baksh said his company was pleased to partner with GPL and tailored a programme aimed at enhancing the knowledge of Primary School students on water and energy conservation. The CEO also noted that “GWI’s National School Education Programme has