by Fabian Hakalits – EM TV, Port Moresby
While most of the government services have been restored in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, one of the state-owned entities in charge of electricity power supply have been bombarded with critics for failing to address constant blackouts.
While power-users have appreciated the restoration of electricity supply by PNG Power Limited, on the other hand, it is criticised for the constant power blackouts in Arawa, Central Bougainville that has irked power users.
Kieta district office executive manager Lucy Travertz, said with the growth of business and economic activities, this is disgraceful for a state-owned entity.
Daily operations have been affected by this occurrence from administration, business houses, homes and health facilities.
Business houses are worried about the freezer goods accommodated in shops and guest houses that are unhealthy for consumers.
PNG Power Limited management has been called on to at least explain the reasons for the outages rather than keeping its power users in the dark.
Meanwhile locals have also raised concerns on the lack of regular inspections despite connection fees being paid for. comments from PNG Power management was unsuccessful.
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