He noted that the commission was built from savings earned through assessment fees from the utility companies, and expressed his pleasure with the commission acquiring a place. “This building is very convenient, it suits our purpose, and it is very comfortable and convenient for the staff.”

 He expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and his office for its continued and everlasting support towards the commission.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds delivering the feature address at commissioning of the Public Utilities Commission building

Words of congratulations were offered by Prime Minister Hinds, who noted that, “This ceremony marks another step in the life of the PUC.”

 He pointed out that the area of regulation has been magnified by the Government of Guyana, and it is seen as one in which tremendous effort should be placed. “There is a need for institutions that would oversee these utilities and ensure that the customers and the general public also receive a fair deal.”

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds & Chairman of the PUC Commission, Justice Prem Persaud, along with CEO of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph, Radha Krishna Sharma and  staff of the PUC officially open the commission’s new building

He further pointed out that the commission is mandated to not be under any instruction whatsoever from government, and is working in the favour of the general public.

The PUC is a corporate body that was set up to ensure that regulated utilities offer an efficient service to consumers at a reasonable cost. These include water, electricity, and telephone services.