Government switches off air conditioners

overheid schakelt airco's uit

SURINAME – As of Wednesday all the air conditioners that are installed in government buildings will be switched off between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. They will also be switched off after 2 p.m. President Desi Bouterse on Tuesday  told Parliament that the measure is aimed at saving energy. “We must save energy as much as possible and if we reduce our energy consumption , we will prevent areas from being cut off from the power supply,” said President Bouterse who added that the government will set the example…[+]