MAYOR of Anna Regina, Rajendra Prabulall, is requesting assistance from the Ministry of Communities to have the Town Council building powered by solar energy. This request was made during a media briefing with Region Two reporters on Wednesday.
The works to have the solar panel installed were done two years ago by the Ministry of Communities, but to date, it has not been connected. He said when the building is connected it will save the council some $75,000 monthly.

The money saved can be used to improve services to residents of the township, the mayor said, while Councillor Hermon Persaud noted that the council, once connected, would be able to supply power to the public.

Once the council receives a full supply of power from the solar panels, more street lights are expected to be placed around the township.