Burnt main causes Demerara-Berbice system shutdown – GPL

The Demerara-Berbice Inter-connected System (DBIS) experienced a second shutdown on Thursday following a burnt high voltage main and a defective line hardware, according to Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL).

The shutdown occurred at approximately 9.35 pm.

GPL, in a press statement, said restoration efforts commenced at 10.03pm and power was restored to most areas by midnight, with the exception of Pouderoyen and Vreed-en-Hoop,