President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a $50 billion investment to build resilient communities in Region Six, Guyana. The plan includes new roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, community facilities, and social services.
The government is intensifying efforts to expand housing access and fast-track land regularisation across the region. President Ali outlined a comprehensive plan to meet the region’s rapidly growing demand for housing.
A major component of the 2025-2030 housing strategy is the large-scale regularisation of informal settlements. Twenty-five communities are being assessed and upgraded, including Belvedere, Nigg, Kilcoy, Hampshire, and areas along the Corentyne.
To eliminate delays, resolve disputes, and strengthen transparency, President Ali announced the establishment of a special project team responsible for mapping, surveying, and case resolution. The government is also pursuing access to 24,000 acres of new land to support housing, agriculture, and community expansion.
Significant progress is being made in regularising generational land occupancy. Seven families from Number 46 Village who have lived on the land for decades will receive their long-awaited legal titles by June 2026. The government is absorbing 100% of the related costs, including survey fees, mapping and technical assessments, legal and deed processing, and acquisition expenses.
President Ali stressed that the region’s housing and land development agenda directly reflects the needs identified by residents themselves. The administration is committed to ensuring that families have access to land, titles, and proper communities that support their well-being.
Source: guyanachronicle.com
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