In light of criticism by the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) over a recent hike in electricity tariffs, Chairman of the Lethem Power Company (LPC) John Macedo says the organization is defunct and does not have the authority to speak for the over 250 businesses that receive power from the company.
“The RCCI was unable to hold an election, which was due on March 31, because of the fact that its members have not renewed their memberships and according to the rules of the organisation, if three months lapses without a renewal, the member has lost his/her right to speak as a member of RCCI,” Macedo explained.
Macedo further said that efforts were made to resuscitate the RCCI over the past few weeks and added that several meetings were
