Eureka commissions solar-powered building
President Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger with the founders of EML, Dr Karen Boyle and her husband, microbiologist Andrew Boyle, after unveiling the plaque at the commissioning of Eureka’s new solar-powered building Saturday evening
President Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger with the founders of EML, Dr Karen Boyle and her husband, microbiologist Andrew Boyle, after unveiling the plaque at the commissioning of Eureka’s new solar-powered building Saturday evening

 — President says Gov’t aims to create pattern for medical facilities countrywide

By Rabindra Rooplall

RENEWABLE energy sources are an integral part of Guyana’s drive towards achieving a green economy and the country can satisfy all its needs this way, President Granger said during the commissioning of Eureka Medical Laboratories Inc’s (EML) new all solar-powered building Saturday evening. “A green economy is a good economy, and a good economy is the pathway to a good life, it’s a clean economy. It will reduce environmental pollution and allow us to use our own renewable energy sources. The transition to a more renewable source of energy will yield considerable savings in foreign exchange for Guyana, because it will mean less use of fossil fuels,” President Granger declared.
The lab was commissioned by the President and First Lady Sandra Granger at Eureka’s Thomas Street, Georgetown location. In attendance were members of Cabinet and special invitees.
Reflecting on the Paris Agreement that he signed on climate change last week at the United Nations, New York, the President said Guyana has an obligation which includes achieving 100 per cent energy needs from renewable sources.
FINANCING GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
EML is leading the way in how it sources its energy for operations, he added, but Guyana needs financing to capitalise on green energy and green technologies.
“I will be attending the United States Caribbean Central American Energy Summit in Washington, DC ,where I hope to advance discussions with officials and private sector parties on securing the necessary financing and technologies to help Guyana tap into the unquestionable renewable energy sources,” President Granger said
In congratulating the founders of EML, Dr Karen Boyle and her husband, microbiologist Andrew Boyle, the President said a green economy must be driven by green technologies and the drive is not confined to Government.
PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE
“The private sector has an important role to play in introducing green technologies to our country. EML has shown that it is possible to fully power its laboratories from solar power, and this is a directive I have given to all of our ministries, particularly the ones with hospitals across the country, the technology was imported and local expertise resides locally,” he said.
In encouraging more businesses to follow the example, the Head of State said more ministries, enterprises, schools and all buildings should go green. He said this technology represent a lucrative business opportunity for Guyana’s commercial sector, as the country transitions into greater use of renewable energy in homes and businesses.
CEO of Eureka Labs, Andrew Boyle said EML was established in March 5, 1995 by himself and wife Dr Karen Gordon-Boyle. The business has since blossomed into one of Guyana’s premier medical institutions, securing a sizable laboratory market share.
He said EML’s competitive advantage can be attributed to strict adherence to quality-control measures, having qualified, competent staff, state-of-the-art equipment and great customer service.
INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED
“EML has partnered with laboratories in North America to ensure all Guyanese have access to almost any test they may desire. EML is certified and is Guyana’s first internationally accredited medical laboratory having met the ISO 15189 quality standard,” Boyle said.
He announced that he has submitted a proposal to the present administration to help promote laboratory science as a tool in the country’s healthcare services by offering timely, relevant and quality laboratory results.
“This new form of energy is expected to increase our savings and protect our sensitive electrical equipment and it is expected that with the addition of these new facilities, we will be better able to deliver a higher standard of service.”
Representing the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dr David Singh said that the country would be unable to achieve its renewable energy targets without the support of the private sector.
“I believe that here today we are witnessing one of the wonderful examples of how the private sector can respond and do so effectively…. We need responsible citizens and good corporate partners to be able to meet our own goals for a green economy.”

Dr Karen Boyle thanked all those who participated in the event and those who assisted with the development of the business in reaching an international standard.

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