THE Ministry of Housing and Water has announced that the regularisation process for residents of Enmore Beezie, Enmore Newtown, Enmore Hope, and Enmore Newtown Second Depth is set to begin soon, offering 151 families the opportunity to receive ownership documents for their properties.

During a meeting on Tuesday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, alongside the Director of the Community Development Department, Gladwin Charles, engaged with residents to outline the plan for moving forward.

Minister Croal explained that the regularisation process would unfold over the coming weeks, with an inventory of the area already completed. He clarified that no new structures would be recognised as part of the exercise. The Minister also highlighted that some areas fall under the jurisdiction of the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GLSC), GuySuCo, and Sugar Welfare.

“Residents need to understand that the Ministry is committed to expediting the process, and we are working to ensure everything is in order,” Minister Croal stated. He also called for residents’ co-operation as surveyors are set to begin block surveys next week.

Although the Enmore communities have been occupied for over 40 years, residents have not had the chance to obtain titles for their properties until now. Minister Croal emphasised that the regularisation was part of a broader initiative endorsed by the President, aimed at expanding land ownership across the country.

“As you know, many areas across the nation face similar challenges, where some residents are unable to obtain ownership documents. In some cases, relocation becomes the only option, as regularisation of the land may not be possible,” the Minister explained.

The move to regularise these areas marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to provide secure property rights and improve housing solutions for Guyanese families.