Earlier this evening, Minister Susan Rodrigues met with residents of Unity, Mahaica, to discuss important issues affecting their community. The meeting provided an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and suggest ways to improve public services and development plans. Read More
Residents of Charity, Region Two, had the opportunity to directly engage with the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, this afternoon. The forum provided an important platform for community members to voice their concerns on housing, water, infrastructure and other sectors—all of which were directly addressed by the Minister. Read More
The spirit of unity and vibrant colours filled the air as Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, joined hundreds of Essequibians at the Jaigobin’s Annual Phagwah Mela in Anna Regina, Region Two. Read More
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, attended the regional observance of Guyana’s 55th Republic Anniversary today, culminating in a grand Flag-raising Ceremony at the Anna Regina Market Square, Region Two. Read More
Seven small business owners affected by infrastructure works under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP) on the East Bank of Demerara, Region Four received cash entitlements as part of the programme’s Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP). Read More
November 16, 2024- About eighty families in Section E Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara, will soon be able to process ownership documents, as plans are underway for the regularization of the area. Earlier today, Minister Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry, engaged with residents who have been living in the area for more than two decades, undocumented.
Two East Coast Demerara families have received life-changing support through the Core Homes Support Programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aimed at providing dignified living for vulnerable groups. One of these homes, located in Lusignan, has been specially modified for a wheelchair-bound resident.
For the first time, 200 families in the Bamia community along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway now have legal access to potable water. On Wednesday, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bishram Kuppen and other officials visited the $40 million Bamia Well station, which has brought much-needed relief to these residents. Read More
As the Government of Guyana accelerates efforts toward its goal of 50,000 land allocations, the Ministry of Housing and Water is set to allocate over 600 house lots in Region Five today, bringing the total number of allocations to over 38,000. The Berbicians will receive lots at the Plantation ‘A’ Bath and Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Schemes on the West Coast of Berbice, through the ongoing ‘Dream Realised’ Housing Drive at the Bath Community Centre Ground. Read More
In 2022, the GoG initiated the Community Road Upgrade Programme (CRUP), which resulted in the upgrade of approx. 1100 community roads across Regions No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10.