–CEO says Housing Ministry will not be pressured into transactions by people involved in illegal activities

DURING a visit to Phase Four Amelia’s Ward/Fitz Hope, Linden, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves reiterated a firm stance against squatting in the area.
The CEO’s impromptu visit was prompted by a surge in illegal occupation of residential lots and unauthorised construction on lands allocated to families through proper channels by the agency.

Reports indicate that individuals have been unlawfully selling allocated lots, advising buyers to apply through the agency and falsely claim occupation since 2017.

Greaves warned individuals who have fallen victim to this deception that any illegal structures on these lands may be demolished, and the ministry is not obligated to honour any claims arising from such activities.
He made it clear that those engaging in such illicit activities risk hindering their ability to access residential lots from the agency in the future.

He emphasised that the ministry will not be pressured into transactions by people involved in illegal activities, as their names are recorded, and this could impede legitimate transactions in the future.
Additionally, Greaves urged legitimate landowners in the area to be vigilant and assist the agency in monitoring the area to prevent squatting on their lands. He assured the public that the ministry is working in the interest of all eligible applicants, seeking additional lands from NICIL and the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission.

Furthermore, he mentioned ongoing infrastructural works to upgrade the road network in the region, with an additional $80 million recently approved by the board for this purpose.