Dubai in South America bulldozing homes & leaving poor and abused women and others homeless!!!!!

PPP = Punishing Poor People

Ascertain the facts before you condemn the actions of the government. 

@Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Ascertain the facts before you condemn the actions of the government.

What are the facts ? please present .

@Mitwah posted:

PPP = Punishing Poor People

PNC = Providing Nuff Crookedness

uncle harrison will defend PPP Crookedness till he gasps his last breath

“Alternative” housing solutions for squatters whose homes were demolished by authorities

Some sixteen persons who have come forward to lay claims to structures which were demolished during an exercise in a squatting area at Phase 4, Amelia’s Ward Linden, were part of a ‘fruitful’ discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves.

On Monday, May 9, 2022 the CEO along with Housing Officials engaged persons at the Regional Housing Office, Linden where they highlighted their plight and were informed of the Ministry’s approach moving forward.

“The engagement was very fruitful. I came in with some trepidation of hostility but there was nothing like that and I must commend the people for that,” the CEO stated.

Greaves outlined to residents that while the exercise was unfortunate, it was necessary as the area was earmarked for a new thoroughfare and the agency could no longer sit by and hold back development.

When the occupational survey was done in mid-2021, there were no structures in the path of the road, however, squatters in the area were advised against erecting new structures, and making additions to existing structures.

“These structures weren’t here when we first visited in December 2021, they are new structures and unfortunately, they fell directly where the roads were going and had to be moved…Nevertheless, those persons will be reallocated house lots in other locations so that they will not be out of residence”.

Of the 16 informal settlements, only two habitable structures existed at the time of demolition, while the other structures varied from chain-link fences to wooden and concrete foundations. However, the CEO has committed to providing alternative housing solutions for all persons affected. The allocation of the house lots is expected to begin as early as Friday.

While the affected persons have agreed to the suggested resolution to the matter, the CEO pointed out that the issue of squatting is causing major set backs in the housing drive for the region.

He noted that while there are genuine instances where persons are forced to occupy lands illegally, this practice cannot and would not be encouraged.

Greaves further explained, “Last year we allocated 400 house lots in Amelia’s Ward and we cannot give persons access to those lots because of those persons who are squatting. Now we have to move around that and we have to constantly be changing our plan and it is unfair to those 400 people to be affected by a few so as a result, those actions were taken.”

@Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Ascertain the facts before you condemn the actions of the government.

Come on BRB, give us the facts. We are waiting.

Dem people should squat in front of Jagdeo's and Irfan's homes.

Why did they not provide the alternative housing before bruckin down the shacks?

@Django, how were you able to post these pictures from the waterfalls tabloid?

@Mitwah posted:

@Django, how were you able to post these pictures from the waterfalls tabloid?

Download and save image then attach to post.

@Former Member posted:

uncle harrison will defend PPP Crookedness till he gasps his last breath

Perhaps Ali is his relative.

Why break down the poor people's shacks before providing them alternative accommodation?

These heartless wretches have their day coming.

@Mitwah posted:

Perhaps Ali is his relative.

Why break down the poor people's shacks before providing them alternative accommodation?

These heartless wretches have their day coming.

guyana never had a muslim president, so the muslims are giddy with excitement and are worshipping me twin 

uncle harr was a big pnc man, Forbes hydro engineer

Houses allocated to 18 young Linden professionals

May 15, 2022 News -- Source -- Kaieteur News Online -- https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...inden-professionals/

– represents first phase of Reg. 10 1000 Homes Project

Kaieteur News – Eighteen young professionals from the mining town of Linden, Region 10 will soon be moving into their new homes, having finalised the documentation process for the units.
This is according to a release issued by the Ministry of Housing’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

A young police professional who will soon move into her housing unit

The release noted that on Friday, the CH&PA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Sherwyn Greaves, and staff of the Land Allocation Department, facilitated the exercise at the Regional Housing Office in Linden.

A number of the young professionals, including doctors, teachers, police officers, and other public servants were given a walk-through of the homes allotted to them in Amelia’s Ward. The beneficiaries will officially receive the keys to their homes in the coming weeks as construction wraps up.

Another 22 units will also be handed over in the coming weeks, accounting for the first 40 units which have been built.

“This is just the start of a lot of exciting things that are coming to this region. Right now, we’re spending close to $400 million doing preparatory works, and so when that is done you will see roads, medical facilities, schools, etc,” the CEO stated.

In January 2021, during a cabinet outreach, His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined a massive development plan for Linden, inclusive of a 1000 Homes Project. This project will see housing units being constructed to cater for young professionals of all income brackets.

Following this announcement, the Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority met with several young professionals who indicated their interest in these homes.

The first phase of the project saw the construction of the 40 two-bedroom, one toilet and bath elevated units. Already preparation has started in the form of land clearing and infrastructure development for the second phase of the Government’s 1000 Homes Project for Region 10.

So they give houses to the professionals but not the poor whose shacks were torn down and that should make things right nuh DG?

@cain posted:

So they give houses to the professionals but not the poor whose shacks were torn down and that should make things right nuh DG?

Follow the news on the issues, Cain ... follow the news.

@cain posted:

So they give houses to the professionals but not the poor whose shacks were torn down and that should make things right nuh DG?

Dem trying to secure votes in the next election. Seems like everyone is a professional; even squatters.

Access Road demolition: Linden squatters get financial compensation from Govt

At least 20 Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) families who were affected by a demolition exercise in Phase 4, Amelia’s Ward Housing Scheme, have received monetary compensatory packages from the Housing and Water Ministry.

The affected families were invited to sign their agreements and uplift their cheques on Thursday at Watooka House in Linden, according to the Ministry. The cheques were presented by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal.

The Minister thanked the beneficiaries for their patience exhibited throughout the process. He also used the opportunity to remind them that the Ministry will continue to work to fulfil the housing demand in Region 10 and outlined several housing development plans for the region.

Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal presenting a compensatory package and agreement to one of the squatters

Further noting that squatting should not be an alternative for citizens, Croal posited that the housing drive will continue to be extended to every region. He also called on persons to be more responsible and desist from squatting.

In early May of this year, the Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) had conducted a demolition exercise in Phase 4, Amelia’s Ward, which has been earmarked for infrastructure development by the Ministry of Housing and Water.

During the exercise, however, two habitable structures were demolished, while other structures including fences and foundations were also removed. The structures were in the path of an access road. To date, some of the affected persons have been offered house lots while two have opted for housing units.

Immediately after the demolition exercise, Chief Executive Officer of the CH&PA, Sherwyn Greaves met with the persons who had taken up illegal occupancy in the area. A commitment was made for those persons to be offered lands and alternative housing options. These offers were accepted, followed by an independent valuation exercise which was done by the Ministry of Finance’s Valuation Office in June.

But prior to this agreement, several officials including Minister with the Housing Ministry Susan Rodrigues had met with the affected persons.

At one of those engagements, the CH&PA Head had explained that while the demolition exercise was unfortunate, it was necessary as the area was earmarked for a new thoroughfare and the agency could no longer sit by and hold back development.

Moreover, he had stated that when the occupational survey was done in mid-2021, there were no structures in the path of the road and the squatters in the area were advised against erecting new structures as well as making additions to existing structures.

It was previously reported that of the 16 informal settlements, only two habitable structures existed at the time of demolition, while the other structures varied from chain-link fences to wooden and concrete foundations.

While the affected persons have agreed to the suggested resolution to the matter, the CEO had pointed out that the issue of squatting is causing major setbacks in the housing drive for the region.

He noted that while there are genuine instances where persons are forced to occupy lands illegally, this practice cannot and would not be encouraged.

Greaves had further explained, “last year we allocated 400 house lots in Amelia’s Ward and we cannot give persons access to those lots because of those persons who are squatting. Now we have to move around that and we have to constantly be changing our plan and it is unfair to those 400 people to be affecte.

Housing, infrastructure development progressing in Linden

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal visited the location on Thursday to see the pace at which works are moving.

Infrastructure works are progressing in Amelia’s Ward Phase 4 housing scheme in Linden, Region Ten which will soon be ready for some 400 linden families to take up residency.

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal visited the location on Thursday to see the pace at which works are moving. To date, a massive portion of the land has been cleared and preparation is ongoing for the construction of access roads.

Following the first phase of infrastructure works, the other amenities including, drainage, water, and electrical network are expected to be installed.

Last year July, the ministry through its Dream Realise House lot allocation exercise, 400 house lots were distributed in the Amelia’s Ward, Phase 4 scheme.

Approximately $364 million has been allocated for the infrastructural works in that area. While there were some delays in the land clearing process as a result of squatting, during the Minister’s visit he noted his satisfaction with the work done so far.

To date, all the illegal structures that were impeding the development process have been removed. However, the Ministry is pleading with residents to desist from carrying out construction of any kind in the area as there have been reports of squatting in some sections of the scheme.

Also, while in Linden the Minister visited Millie’s Hideout, the newest area identified for housing development. Land clearing is also ongoing in that area which spans approximately 250 acres. That area has been identified for the construction of the first batch of three-bedroom housing units, another housing option for the Region.

Mobilisation for the construction will commence shortly. To date, a large portion of the area has been cleared and leveled to facilitate the installation of a road network. This project forms part of President, Dr. Irfaan Ali’s commitment to see the construction of 1000 housing units in Linden, to address the housing needs of Region Ten. The commitment was made back in January 2021 during the President and his Cabinet’s first outreach to the Mining town.

Already, some 40 elevated two-bedroom units are at various stages of construction and a majority are completed and allocated in the Amelia’s Ward Phase 2, scheme. [Ministry of Housing and Water press release]