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
… Over 2000 Essequibo Coast residents attended to by Housing officials
Residents of villages along the Essequibo Coast, Pomeroon/Supernaam Reg. 2 have lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Housing and Water- Central Housing and Planning Authority as they commenced works to revamp the operating systems in the region. On Monday a team led by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sherwyn Greaves initiated a plan of action with three massive public meetings at central points along the Essequibo Coast. The meetings were held at the Charity Secondary School, State House Anna Regina, and at Suddie Primary School, where scores of persons turned out to benefit from all services offered by the housing authority. Regional Officials also aided the work of the Ministry as they too have been bombarded with housing-related matters over the past few months. Read More
Persons with pending housing and land matters along the Essequibo Coast will soon have these issues resolved as a high-level team from the Central Housing and Planning Authority will be conducting a series of meetings on Monday, October 12, 2020. The meetings will be held at the Charity Secondary School beginning at 9:00 hrs., State House Anna Regina, 13:00 hrs. and Onderneeming, 15:00 hrs. Read More
Minister within the Ministry of Housing & Water, Hon. Susan Rodrigues responded to an invitation from the residents of the Prospect Housing Development, East Bank Demerara, earlier today where she addressed matters of interest to the development of that community. Ms. Rodrigues was also joined by a delegation from the Projects Department of the Central Housing and Planning Authority and one from Guyana Water Incorporated. Read More
The newly appointed Board of Directors for the Central Housing and Planning Authority have begun meeting virtually, with the aim of fast-tracking the mandate of the agency in the interest of all Guyanese. Read More