THE Demerara/Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) experienced a disruption of service at 09:35 hrs on March 12, 2015 as a result of a tripping of one of the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL’s) main feeders.The fault on the feeder caused generating engines at the Wartsila Kingston Plant to shut down, triggering subsequent interruption in the Demerara/Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS).

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said power restoration commenced on the Demerara System at 9:45 hrs, and continued to the Berbice System, with the last affected community being repowered at 10:26 hrs.
Customers from Sussex St to Rahaman’s Turn; along Water Street, Kingston; North Road; Church Street; Access Road to Cornhill St, and Lombard Street remained without electricity until 13:52 hrs yesterday, while GPL crews inspected the feeder.

The GPL hereby expresses its regret for any inconvenience caused.