On Thursday, Housing Minister Collin Croal delivered core homes to five low-income families as part of the government’s initiative to provide affordable and sustainable housing in Guyana.
The homes were distributed across Great Diamond, Golden Grove, and Farm on the East Bank of Demerara.
Among the beneficiaries was Debra Best, who uses a walker for mobility.
Her new home in Section C, Great Diamond, was designed with features to enhance her accessibility.
Best expressed her deep appreciation for the support from the Minister, the IDB, CHP, and the construction team.
Donnette McAlmont, another recipient who had been renting for years, was relieved to finally have her own home.
She looks forward to using the money she previously spent on rent for home improvements.
Minister Croal noted that over a billion dollars is being invested in the East Bank of Demerara through the IDB-funded Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme.
This investment supports various housing initiatives, including the Core Homes project and the Home Improvement Subsidy.
Currently, 80 additional homes for the East Bank corridor are in the procurement process.
Since 2020, the government has handed over 121 Core Homes and approved 900 beneficiaries for the Home Improvement Subsidy Initiative, with 600 subsidies already disbursed.
The subsidy amount has increased from $500,000 to $750,000 to help individuals improve their living conditions.