GUYANA Power and Light (GPL) has renewed its call for public support against electricity theft, in the wake of electrocution of an eight-year- old boy.In wake of the tragedy, on Thursday, the utility said the electrocuting of Joshua Regis, of Enterprise Primary School, on East Coast Demerara, was caused by illegal ‘live’ electrical wires channeled through a waterway.

That has, once more, highlighted the danger to life and limb that this practice poses, the power company said, in extending its condolences to the family of the deceased.
GPL lamented the fact of increasing occurrence of electricity theft and urged members of the public to act responsibly in reporting any instance of this illegal activity.

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The prevalence of illegal connections, often done in collusion with persons purporting to be GPL staff, is the single biggest problem faced by the utility, both in terms of revenue lost, overloading the power lines and the possible loss of lives and damage to property.

Reports on electricity theft can be made to HOTLINE 592-225-5251 and, for more details on how to easily access legal power supply, telephone calls can be made to 592-226-2606 or visit the GPL website http://www.gplinc.net/contact/theft on the internet.
Meanwhile, GPL made a monetary donation to the Guyana Karate College as part of its commitment to assist with national development and contributed a $100,000 cheque to the next generation on Wednesday.
The presentation was made at GPL’s Executive Secretariat, Lot 91 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown.
The Karate College provides administrative, educational, and technical expertise in traditional karate-do of the highest standards and GPL is pleased to thrust its support towards the institution for 2014.