Latest update April 19th, 2024 12:59 AM
Jun 15, 2009 News
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has accused the Public Utilities Commission of making accusations against the phone company without first determining if the contents are accurate.
A release issued by the phone company, stated that this is an attempt by the PUC to seize a public relations advantage over GT&T, by gaining press coverage before they can respond to correct the record.
The phone company was responding to press releases issued on Saturday, in which the PUC
called for a full disclosure from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) of its submarine project.
The Commission had expressed the view that GT&T’s reply was “misleading to the Guyanese populace, to the business community, the State and the Regulator” about the project.
In responding, the telephone company described as “disturbing,” the PUC’s threat to recommend giving other international licenses in violation of Guyana law and GT&T’s license.
“Does this mean that the PUC have given up on the ongoing negotiations between GT&T and the Government to obtain GT&T’s consent to relinquish its exclusive franchise at the end of next year?”
The PUC’s licensing threat is especially curious, since the PUC has no authority to issue an international license, the release noted.
Giving a license to other international carriers will not prevent fibre optic cables from being cut in Suriname, which is what has happened in this case, the GT&T Public Relations office said.
It added that giving a license to other carriers cannot stop unknown parties from engaging in “a campaign of tricks” against GT&T.
To set the record straight, the release stated that there was a cut in the Americas-II cable connectivity on Thursday last, due to road construction in Suriname.
The cut was repaired in four hours, it stated, but no voice communications were interrupted.
“Full data connectivity also was preserved for subscribers whose services included redundancy feature. No national security issues were raised.”
In addition, it was stated that the telephone company’s services in Regions 7, 8 and 10 were interrupted, due to an act of sabotage near Loo Creek on the Linden Highway.
“We would note that the nation has experienced a series of severe electrical outages. Where are the PUC’s press releases expressing outrage? Why isn’t the PUC threatening to recommend giving licenses to new electrical companies? And what about the sewerage sector?”
Please share this to every Guyanese including your house cats.
Apr 19, 2024
SportsMax – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead her team to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan Women in the first One Day...Kaieteur News – For years, the disciples of Bharrat Jagdeo have woven a narrative of economic success during his tenure... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Waterfalls Magazine – On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]