The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA) hosted an Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (ICC) meeting to discuss the construction of the Mandela to Eccles Highway. Read More

The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA) hosted an Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (ICC) meeting to discuss the construction of the Mandela to Eccles Highway. Read More
An aggressive housing drive is en route for residents of the ‘Cinderella County’, with approximately 800 house lots set for distribution by the end of March 2021 in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two.
This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal during his regional outreach, at the Charity Secondary School. Read More
On Wednesday, several contractors participated in a pre-bid meeting hosted by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) for the construction of the four-lane Eccles to Mandela Highway.
The meeting was held at the Regency Hotel in Georgetown, under the guidance of Director of Projects Mr. Omar Narine and other key technical staff of the department who are holding discussions on the procurement process and environmental compliance. Read More
The need for community involvement has been underscored as another 38 villages in the Mabaruma Sub-region, Region One, received cheques for their Covid cash grant.
Village leaders, today gathered at the Mabaruma Primary School where they were presented with their cheques for the implementation of sustainable projects over the coming months. Read More
Twelve communities within the Matarkai Sub-district, Region One have received Covid cash grants, totaling $96 million.
Those communities include; Baramita, Tassawani, Minab, Matthews Ridge, Arakaka, Eclipse Falls, Four Miles, Oronoque, Canal Bank, Citrus Grove, Annibisi, and Sebai. Read More
Through the leadership of His. Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, some 27 Amerindian communities in the Moruca sub-district of Region One (Barima-Waini) are now in receipt of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ one-off COVID-19 village grant from the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
The grants totaling $225 million were presented by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal, who also holds parliamentary responsibility for Region One. Read More
Communities across Region 6, East Berbice Corentyne are poised for massive development over the coming months as some $2 billion has been committed by the Ministry of Housing, under its 2021 work program. Continuing from its 2020 work program, the Central Housing and Planning Authority being the executing agency will continue to oversee these massive infrastructure developments which will add significant value to the lives of citizens within the region. Read More
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal, along with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CH&PA, Mr. Sherwyn Greaves, today updated residents in Herstelling, Little Diamond, Farm and other surrounding communities on a number of plans to be executed in the 2021 work programme, during an outreach at the Farm Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) compound.
Through a multidimensional approach the Minister and CEO sought to resolve issues in the communities concerning cattle, deplorable roadways and water woes. Read More
The Ministry of Housing and Water wishes to reiterate its zero-tolerance policy for the illegal act of squatting. We are therefore urging persons to desist from illegally occupying state lands as we have received reports of new structures being built on reserves within the Cummings Lodge/Sophia environs. Read More
– Tuseneng residents welcome first ministerial visit in five years
To better serve hinterland communities, Minister of Housing and Water, the Hon. Collin Croal has committed to a need assessment exercise for these communities.
The commitment was made, on Sunday when the Minister conducted meetings in the North Pakaraimas villages of Kato and Tuseneng, Region 8. Read More