Construction of 210 modern young professional homes underway at LBI

THE government has commenced the construction of 210 young professional homes at the La Bonne Intention ( LBI ) Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara

The homes come in two styles ─ the single flat unit (bungalow) and the two-storey, similar to those constructed at Prospect and Providence on the East Bank of Demerara Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues said over 100 single-flat units and 100 two - storey units are being constructed

She disclosed that the construction of the homes is progressing smoothly , emphasising that the project is part of the government’s affordable housing programme, which allows individuals the opportunity to own homes in wholesome communities

“ By constructing homes within these communities , people will move in faster So , that will help with the overall plan that we have , to help people to move into communities and to occupy these areas faster,” Minister Rodrigues told the Department of Public Information (DPI) in

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Additionally, the minister stated that the government is also looking to construct homes targeting low-income earners along the East Coast Efforts are underway to identify a suitable area for the housing project

“We want to do a similar type of development like we have at Diamond, where we have about 250 low-income homes I think it’s necessary here on the East Coast,” she explained

Minister Rodrigues reiterated that these initiatives will increase occupancy in housing developments , as well as encourage individuals who were allocated house lots in the communities to occupy their lands

As part of the government ’ s turn - key initiative , over 1,500 homes are currently under construction in communities including LBI, Providence, Prospect, Great Diamond, Cummings Lodge, Hampshire / Williamsburg , Ordnance / Fortlands , and Amelia’s Ward

These homes are at different stages of completion, with some already handed over to families. (DPI) beyond apology.”

The President said that it is in this regard that Guyana will continue to support efforts being made within the Caribbean Community to press for the convening of an international summit to demand reparative justice for the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, African enslavement, and its enduring effects

The Head of State also reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, and said that the country was pleased to join in adopting the Declaration

President Ali said that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action is a comprehensive, action-oriented, document that proposes concrete measures to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

He also emphasised that equality and non-discrimination are not only fundamental principles of international human rights and international humanitarian laws, but are also at the root of political, social and economic development

He said that as the global leaders collectively strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they must be conscious that the overarching objectives of poverty eradication, protecting the planet and building a peaceful world cannot be achieved without addressing all forms of inequality

“Despite advances made over decades of struggle, racism and racial discrimination continue to be sources of conflicts and inequalities among people in all regions of the world

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