Wales allottees overjoyed

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 to stand on their very own piece of Guyana for the first time.
Joining them for the occasion was Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues.
For many, this moment marked the end of years spent renting or living with extended family, and the beginning of a new chapter—one where they can finally build a space of their own.
Among them was Nikita Mohabir, who described becoming a landowner as nothing short of life-changing—for both herself and her child.
With smiles, laughter, and the buzz of future plans in the air, the Laurentia Catherina Phase I community is already starting to take shape—not just in infrastructure, but in the hopes and dreams of its newest homeowners.
“I’m very happy today. This means a lot to me. Not only me but my child. I’m really filled with emotions. I had applied since 2017. I got a call mid last year, and I think the process was very fast because I already allocated. The housing programme was very good. I mean everybody experience it different. Mine was very good. Like I said only last year I got a call and today we’re actually in the allocation stage,” she said.
Another allottee, Ahmad Sultan Kharim noted how proud he was to finally be able to own his own plot of land.
“I feel so proud. I’m trembling. Thank the government and the whole Cabinet. We appreciate it,” he said.
Additionally, allottee Clarence Stewart expressed optimism, stating that he is ready to commence the construction process.
“Well presently I’m overjoyed for having this opportunity. First of all, I want to give God thanks and praise because it’s one in a lifetime,” he noted.
He added that his main focus now is on accumulating construction materials to start the process.
“And start as soon as possible, because you already know the rent ain’t easy in this place,” he stressed.
The exercise was facilitated by surveyors from the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) Surveys Unit. Meanwhile, in other areas of the country, housing development is motoring on. Land clearance works have commenced on 95 acres of land at the housing development at Tracts A and B, Four Miles, Mahdia, in Region Eight.
This housing development—the first of its kind in the region—offers over 300 residential house lots.
Six contractors are carrying out the infrastructural works. Approximately $493 million is being invested in the first phase, which includes road and drainage networks that will help improve accessibility.
Recently, 150 residents of Bartica, Region Seven, moved one step closer to becoming homeowners. Last Friday, the residents received their house lots at the Tract ‘Bar’ and Five Miles South Housing Schemes.
Some $2.5 billion is being invested to complete the first phase of infrastructure works in these three developments, with completion expected by November this year.
Bartica received an allocation of 437 lots over the last five years.
More than 9,000 house lots were distributed nationwide in the first six months of this year—surpassing the 7,534 lots allocated by the previous government between 2015 and 2020.