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Fix GPL and stop lying to the people

Oct 03, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
In yesterday’s newspapers, GPL had the audacity to proclaim its ten years of accomplishments in Guyana. This, when placed conjoined with President Jagdeo’s remarks about seeing opportunity in hard times and Guyana being the land of prosperity, confirms that Guyanese people are being viewed as fools.
Seventeen years after taking office, the PPP/C has been unable to provide many things; foremost among them is a stable supply of electricity.
Whilst in the midst of all the celebration about the opportunities for private sector and low carbon development, on any given day in Guyana, hundreds, and sometimes thousands are without electricity.
So in the midst of all this hype, we have on an almost daily basis, and particularly in the commercial zone of Georgetown, prolonged blackouts that cripple businesses, affect workers’ morale, and heighten tensions.
I am disappointed that members of the private sector are continuing to go along with this charade whilst the environment for steady growth and improvement remains a hostile one for them. Their silence is what allows statements like those uttered at the opening of Guy- Expo to be glibly made.
The PPP/C will be held accountable for many things and this one of failing to fix GPL ranks alongside extra-judicial killings, torture, poverty, and corruption to name just a few.
My advice is to fix GPL and stop lying to the people.
Raphael Trotman

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