Land Acquisition in Progress to Satisfy
Region Five Housing Need
May 28, 2021 (Georgetown, Guyana) โ Approximately 5,000 acres of land has been identified for the development of new housing areas in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice).
(๐๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ป, ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ)- The Ministry of Housing and Water strongly condemns the hostile actions meted out to the Minister of Housing the Hon. Collin Croal and his staff by foreign nationals, who are currently setting up an illegal concrete batching facility, under the name Superior Concrete Inc., at Huston Estate. 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
โฆ 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. ย ย ย ย 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.
Cabinet recently approved the new board to take up their respective appointments. The Board is chaired by Dr. Emanuel Cummings and its other members include; Julius Fabaer, David Armogan, Michael Hutson, Cosmos De Santos, Azeena Baksh, Yonnick David, and Chandrowtie Sarran. Dr. Cummings once served as a board member in the past and like the others, they all bring to the table an impressive and diverse range of background disciplines and a wealth of experience. The other representatives on the board from the various municipalities include; Mr. Rikhiram Ramphal. 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