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Canter damages GPL network at Mahaica

By Staff Editor Sun, October 11 2026, 10:06 AM GMT-4

The canter was left precariously perched

A canter yesterday smashed into Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) infrastructure on the Mahaica Public Road and the driver has said he will pay for the damage.

GPL said that the incident occurred at approximately 1 pm yesterday, when a motor canter, registration number GAJ 7505, was proceeding east along the Mahaica Public Road and collided with GPL’s electrical infrastructure, causing damage to the network.

The driver, identified as Mohan Deonarine of Kumaka, Mabaruma, Barima-Waini, was taken into custody at the Mahaica Police Station. The matter is being investigated by the Guyana Police Force, with the Mahaica Police Station handling the case, the release said.

GPL’s investigator visited the scene, and photographs were taken as part of the investigation. The driver has indicated a willingness to compensate for the damage caused, GPL added.

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