Berbicians yesterday took to the streets to protest what they say are sudden hikes in charges for water, which most of them said they would not be able to afford.
The protest, which was organised and supported by the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic, Region Six, was carried out in front of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) office at Chesney, Corentyne, where residents said they did not understand the rates being charged for December and January.
A peaceful picketing exercise started at 10 am and concluded sometime after midday. The residents called on the government to look into the matter immediately and come up with a solution, as they stressed that they cannot afford such major increases presently.
