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.
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, handed over the keys to four families who are now proud owners of Core Homes on Thursday afternoon. The handing over was done during an engagement with Core Home Support beneficiaries to update them on the progress of their homes. The Deputy Director of Community Development at the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Mrs. Donell Bess-Bascom, and Engineers from the CH&PA Projects Department were also present. Read More
Works on $1.9 B Water Treatment Plant at Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara are about 30% completed and with a completion date set for December 2024, some 25,000 residents will benefit from this project. Read More
Works will commence in the coming weeks to upgrade a manually operated water well on Fort Island, Essequibo River, to better serve some 120 residents.