After years of anticipation, families at Block 3, Great Diamond, are celebrating a long-awaited milestone as they finally receive house lot allocations. The recent identification exercise, organised by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on February 12, 2025, brought relief and joy to allottees who have been dreaming of homeownership for years.

For Ms. Patrice Sudarsn, the moment was nothing short of life-changing. Having applied nearly a decade ago, she expressed heartfelt gratitude upon finally receiving her house lot. “This is wonderful; I can finally build the dream house for my children,” she shared with tears of joy. “It’s been close to 10 years now, but now that I have my land, I can go to the bank, secure my mortgage, and start building.”

Her story of perseverance is echoed by Mr. Tyrell An, who applied for his land in 2011. Overflowing with happiness, An described it as a “great feeling” to finally have a place his family can call home. He praised the government’s homeownership initiative, stating, “This is a good development that is good for Guyanese. Through this programme, everyone would be able to own their own home and start their family.”

The emotional impact of finally owning land was palpable among allottees. Ms. Carolina James, overwhelmed with gratitude, spoke about how this opportunity would change her life. “God has given me the opportunity to have this land and build my own house. No more renting, and my family will have a solid place to call home,” she expressed with a smile.

For Ms. Vilma Glenn, the wait was particularly long – 19 years to be exact. Her voice quivered with emotion as she reflected on her journey. “I must say thank God…that it has come through after 19 years of waiting and hoping. I must thank the government and the ministers; may God bless all of them in the Ministry of Housing,” she said gratefully.

The allocation exercise was part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Housing to facilitate homeownership across Guyana. According to the ministry, the area is undergoing significant infrastructure development, including road networks that will enhance accessibility and support residential growth.

The CH&PA confirmed that the lot identification exercises are being conducted in phases, with more allottees to be contacted in subsequent phases. For those who have already received their plots, the journey from renting or living with family members to building a home of their own has just begun.

As the new homeowners in Block 3, Great Diamond, embark on the next chapter of their lives, their stories of hope, perseverance, and joy reflect the transformative power of homeownership.