Six families on the East Coast of Demerara are celebrating a fresh start as they received the keys to brand new Core Homes, provided under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These homes, a symbol of comfort and security, were officially handed over by the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, accompanied by CHPA-Deputy Director of Community Development Mrs. Donell Bess-Bascom and the engineering team. Read More

Sophia residents were engaged on Tuesday afternoon regarding opportunities for employment and skills training through the Community-based Employment Stimulation Project (CESP), an initiative designed by the Ministry of Housing and Water to foster economic growth in vulnerable communities. Read More

Residents of Waramuri and Para, in the Moruca sub-district of Region One, received significant upgrades in their water supply infrastructure with the commissioning of the Waramuri & Para Water Supply System. Over 100 households now have improved access to potable water with the new system. Read More

Fourteen small business owners in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, have been compensated under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP)—Livelihood Restoration Plan.
The persons, who are deemed Project Affected Persons (PAPs), all operated businesses which were affected financially as a result of infrastructure works in their community. Today’s disbursement stood at approximately M $2.5. Read More

Minister Susan Rodrigues said she is pleased that the Ministry is well on track to deliver twelve (12) new water supply systems to communities in Pomeroon, Region Two. Read More

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The Government of Guyana, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is currently implementing the Road Network Upgrade and Expansion Programme: Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme” or AHUAP. The programme is specifically aimed at improving the quality of life in urban and peri-urban Georgetown, through better access to adequate housing and basic infrastructure for low-income populations, enhance urban and suburban mobility and safety, and strengthen national and local capacity to operate and maintain urban services. Read More

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In general, this project, especially sub-component 1.2 involves major civil works including excavation, culverts, stone masonry work, rehabilitation of drains, vegetation clearing, earth (soil) movement/transport, placement and compaction of fill and embankment material, road pavement, asphalt/tarring etc. with potential environmental and social/health impacts. Read More

Karisparu, Region Eight, is set to benefit from the Government’s Hinterland Housing and Hinterland Water Supply Programmes.

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