President announces 10% dip in electricity rates from March

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A young technician (seated, left) shows how the system works while President Donald Ramotar (seated, centre and Prime Minister Sam Hinds (right) look on. They are flanked by government and GPL officials.
A young technician (seated, left) shows how the system works while President Donald Ramotar (seated, centre and Prime Minister Sam Hinds (right) look on. They are flanked by government and GPL officials.

President Donald Ramotar yesterday announced a 10% reduction in electricity rates beginning in March and the news was immediately welcomed by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA).

Speaking at the commissioning of the US$35 million power plant at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara yesterday, Ramotar said