The local private sector has condemned the recent sabotage attempt at the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) Good Hope Substation on the East Coast of Demerara.

CCTV footage captured two individuals, one of whom threw a Molotov cocktail – an improvised firebomb – into the 69kV energised substation switchyard on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) night. While the firebomb did not go off, GPL said that had the attack been successful, it would have caused catastrophic damage.

Nevertheless, the power company said the police have been called in and asked to treat this incident as an act of terror against critical infrastructure – something that the local business community supports.

In a statement condemning the attack, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) said this dangerous act of terrorism against critical national infrastructure placed lives at risk and threatened public safety.

“Targeting an active electricity substation with an improvised firebomb could have resulted in catastrophic damage to critical equipment and widespread disruption to the national electricity grid, affecting thousands of households and businesses. The PSC is relieved that no major equipment was damaged and electricity supply was not interrupted, but this does not diminish the gravity of the incident,” the statement said.
To this end, the Commission called on the Guyana Police Force to urgently investigate the attack, identify and apprehend those responsible, and ensure all involved are brought to justice under the laws of Guyana.
“The PSC stands firmly against terrorism and sabotage. Our electricity infrastructure is essential to national security, economic activity and public safety, and its protection must remain a priority. Guyana cannot allow such acts to threaten its stability, economic progress and the safety of its people,” the umbrella private sector body noted.

Similar sentiments were expressed by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in a separate statement, condemning what it described as a flagrant act of sabotage against critical national infrastructure.

“The GCCI maintains that any deliberate attempt to damage essential public infrastructure represents a serious threat to national security, public safety and economic stability. Such actions cannot be tolerated, particularly at a time when Guyana is making significant investments to strengthen and modernise its infrastructure,” it stated.

The Chamber joined calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and for all those found responsible to be held accountable in accordance with the law. It further underscores the importance of safeguarding critical national infrastructure and ensuring that the significant investments being made in the country’s development are protected.

“Acts of sabotage against essential national infrastructure have no place in Guyana. The Chamber strongly condemns such conduct and stands firmly in support of accountability and the protection of the country’s national assets,” the GCCI said.

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