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.
Residents of Vigilance North and South to Receive Land Titles as Regularisation Process Progresses
Residents of some sections of Vigilance North and South, East Coast Demerara, are set to receive their Certificates of Title as the government continues the regularisation process in the area. This initiative aims to provide residents with legal land ownership and is part of the government’s broader efforts to improve housing security across the country in areas where regularisation is possible. Read More
Block-Making Training Commences for Sophia, West Demerara Groups
The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), commenced training today for prospective concrete block-makers under the Community-based Employment Stimulation Project (CESP). Read More
Region Three Water Issues Being Addressed-Min. Croal
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In response to issues highlighted by residents on the current water supply in Region Three, the Ministry of Housing and Water-Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) is taking active measures to address these concerns. On Friday, Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, inspected ongoing works at Vergenoegen, Parika, and Pouderoyen.
The Minister, who was accompanied by GWIโs Executive Director of Operations, Mr. Sunildatt Barran; Regional Manager, Mr. Aggrey Anderson; and technical team, emphasized that several initiatives have been implemented to alleviate the water woes faced by residents.
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East Coast Families Celebrate New Beginnings with Keys to Core Homes
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 Engaged on Employment Opportunities through Block-Making Initiative
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
56 Region Three Families Receive Land Titles
…”We believe in the potential of every Guyanese and every family” – President Aliย
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.
Waramuri and Para Water Supply System Commissioned
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
14 Business owners receive cash entitlement under IDBโs Livelihood Restoration Plan
Fourteen small business owners in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, have been compensated under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP)โLivelihood 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. Todayโs disbursement stood at approximately M $2.5. Read More
GWI is on Track to Deliver 10 New Water Supply Systems to Pomeroon Communities-Min. Rodrigues
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