More than forty informal settlers residing at Pigeon Island, East Coast of Demerara are expected to be in possession of their Certificate of Title soon, in keeping with a commitment made during an outreach with President Irfaan Ali in August 2022, a release from the CHPA said.
On Friday, the residents were able to make the necessary payments and register for their Agreement of Sale and Certificate of Title at an exercise led by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues at Life Spring Ministries’ multi-purpose hall. Director of Community Development at the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Gladwin Charles and other staff were also at the event serving persons, the release said.
Rodrigues stated that the Ministry aims to begin the distribution of Titles before year-end. She noted that the government leads through consultations with Guyanese and has a track record of keeping its promises.
