Coronavirus fears force PUC to live stream GPL review

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has scheduled a review of the 2019 operating standards and performance targets for the Guyana Power and Light but with a global pandemic surging, the entity has turned to social media to ensure social distancing.
The PUC in announcing the review yesterday said: “In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we have determined that we will live stream the proceedings via our Facebook page.”
The hearing is set to be broadcast from the Woodbine Room of the Cara Hotels, Georgetown, on Wednesday.
Among the operating standards to be addressed by stakeholders are customer interruptions, voltage regulation, meter readings and issuance of bills among other issues.
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which started in China in late 2019, has now been defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a pandemic. Guyana has already recorded five cases.
Several measures have already been taken locally including the closure of schools and the cessation of religious and other events that would attract crowds.
The general populace is also being encouraged to practice social distancing and self-isolation in light of the deadly threat.
Caretaker President David Granger recently signed a 1945 Public Health Ordinance in order to confront the threat.