Dear Editor,
Guyana is facing two crises presently, battling the COVID-19 and the father math of the election. The country is practically at a standstill. Thus, many are fighting it very hard. Lots of people were out of jobs before the last election, compliments of the illegal Government’s way of governance. Because of this regime’s actions, international help seems impossible, whilst many countries are benefitting financially. Despite the cries of the country, attention is being given to the recount.
Editor, I see a glimmer of hope and I saw the GWI staff on New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, disconnecting people’s water who didn’t pay their bills. One lady from Uitvlugt informed me that she received a telephone call from GWI, informing her that she owes nine thousand dollars and she should come in and pay to avoid being disconnected.
One newscast featured GWI urging customers to pay up or be disconnected. Whilst the COVID caused the fuel price drop, there’s leniency in many areas, but ironically, the electricity and water charges remain the same and the threats of disconnecting still stand. Where will people get money to pay during this crisis? That’s the mentality of good governance? Yes, we are surely enjoying the ’good life’. Kudos on having Guyanese interest at heart GWI.
Sincerely,
Sahadeo Bates
