Ministry of Housing and water Archives

August 5, 2025

The Ministry of Housing and Water has taken enforcement action against a busines illegally occupying sections of the road and drainage reserves along the Mandela–Eccles four-lane highway. Through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), the ministry issued a formal Notice of Contravention to the business owners, citing unauthorised use of state reserves and a […]

June 16, 2025

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There was joy and anticipation as new allottees of Laurentia Catherina Phase I—part of the rapidly developing Wales Housing Scheme in Region Three—got their first look at the land they can now call their own. The Ministry of Housing and Water recently hosted a brief but meaningful lot identification exercise, giving several beneficiaries a chance […]

June 11, 2025

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Residents of the riverine community of Hobodeia are celebrating a major improvement in their daily lives with the commissioning of a new $35 million water supply system that promises better access to clean and reliable water. For Mary Willis and others in the village of approximately 400 residents, the upgrade marks the end of years […]

May 8, 2025

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The government is developing a plan to regularise the informal settlement at Block SS in North Sophia, Greater Georgetown, to provide a better living environment for over 100 residents. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, made the announcement following a thorough assessment of the area on Tuesday. She stated that occupancy […]

May 8, 2025

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The government will invest $2.2 billion to construct a brand-new water treatment plant at Adventure in Region Six. Construction works on the treatment facility are scheduled to be completed in 2026. It will benefit approximately 5,000 people from Tain to Number 50 Villages when it is complete. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, made the […]

March 17, 2025

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A massive $1.35 billion water treatment plant was officially commissioned on Sunday in Wales, Region Three, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to improve access to clean water along the West Coast of Demerara. The state-of-the-art facility will significantly transform the lives of 16,000 residents in communities such as Bell West, Goed Intent, […]

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Housing Ministry cracks down on illegal encroachment along Mandela–Eccles highway

Wales allottees overjoyed

End of hardship as $35M water system commissioned at Hobodeia

Block SS in North Sophia slated for regularisation

$2.2B water treatment plant at Adventure to serve 5,000 people

$1.35B wales water treatment plant to benefit 16,000 residents

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Fisherman stabbed to death by drinking partner

CARICOM to step up reparations talks with King Charles

Venezuelan teen nabbed with illegal gun

Fisherman stabbed to death by drinking partner