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
As promised, residents of the Canal Number One, Conservancy area, are now accessing potable water for the first time, to their homes from the Guyana Water Incorporated.
On August 25th last, the Minister of Housing and Water the Hon. Collin Croal along with the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Mr. Deodat Indar visited residents to address their concerns. After hearing of the water situation in the community, Minister Croal committed to making water accessible within a month. Works in the area commenced almost immediately and residents are now appreciative of their new water connection which was delivered two days short of the one-month deadline. Read More
In her maiden presentation to Parliament, during the 2nd day of National Budget 2020 debates, Honorable Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Ms. Susan Rodrigues, made a powerful delivery when she represented her government’s policies for the Housing and Water sector.
She expressed delight at the opportunity to perform her functions on behalf of the Government and by extension the people of Guyana, in the Housing and Water Sectors. “I am also privileged to work alongside my colleague, Minister Collin Croal, whom I consider a hard dedicated worker and a friend.” Read More
As promised, just under a month ago, some 65 residents of Barabina, in the Mabaruma Sub-district, Region One are now accessing potable water to their homes for the first time. In early August, the Hon. Collin Croal, Minister of Housing and Water, met with residents who complained about the water situation. As a result of the Minister’s intervention and based on advice from engineers of Guyana Water Inc. it was found that the existing Barabina Pump Station and distribution network could have facilitated extension to serve the households in need. Works for the extension commenced almost immediately and as of Monday, September 14, 2020 residents were accessing water to their homes. The works were executed by the staff of the Guyana Water Inc. with aid from the Barabina Village Council and the Regional Democratic Council. Read More
The Ministry of Housing and Water will engage group leaders of South Success, East Coast Demerara on the issue of squatting in that community.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2020, and will be chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Mr. Sherwyn Greaves, and representatives from the agency’s Relocation and Resettlement Department. Read More