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
July 28, 2024 – As promised by President His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, earlier today, 56 families who have been occupying lands without documentation received their Certificate of Title.
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
The lives of six families from the East Coast of Demerara have been changed for the better, as they no longer have to worry about living in dilapidated structures or renting. These families, from the communities of Haslington, Non Pariel, Lusignan, Good Hope, and Cummings Lodge, received the keys to their new ‘Core Homes’ and Certificates of Inspection under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP). Read More
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
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.
Contractors carrying out works in East and West Stewartville, New Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite their respective contracts as hundreds of Guyanese are eagerly waiting to commence their home construction.