960 residents benefitting from new $60.6M water system at Waramadong, Region Seven
A $60.6 million water distribution system was commissioned in Waramadong, Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven on Thursday, providing adequate access to potable water for some...
$250M was paid in compensation to Mocha Squatters – Minister Croal
Minister of Housing and Water Colin Croal disclosed on Wednesday that squatters from the Mocha district who have shown resistance to relocate have been...
More than 780 informal settlers regularised in 2022 – Min Rodrigues
In a significant step towards addressing the issue of informal settlements in the country, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) successfully regularised seven...
$170B will be needed to address housing backlog – Pres. Ali
With a backlog of 57,000 applications for house lots, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has stated that it will cost $170 Billion to realise some...
Drilling of new well at Wauna expected to be completed in a month
A new well, set to benefit approximately 200 households (close to 900 residents) at Wauna in the Mabaruma sub-region of Barima-Waini (Region One), is...
1,500 homes to be constructed in new Cummings Lodge Housing Development
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday conducted a walkabout in Cummings Lodge to inspect the ongoing works on the development of the housing...
Single Window System to end run-around at Housing Ministry for development permits – Minister
The Housing and Water Ministry is moving to implement a single window system to end the running around citizens face when applying for development...
Three bridges, not one – Minister clarifies $3.8M price tag for Sophia works
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues says that she is concerned about “malicious” attempts by Opposition members and activists to...
Capoey to receive new water supply system in 2023
The eastern side of Capoey village in Region Two will benefit from a potable water supply system this year.
The Amerindian village is divided into...
CH&PA to build 70 core homes for low-income families in Region Four
The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) will be undertaking the construction of seventy core homes for low-income families...
