$100M for drainage and irrigation, 40 agreements of sale handed out to Coomacka residents

May 05, 2019 News

Forty residents of Coomacka Mines, Upper Demerara – Upper Berbice, Region Ten on Tuesday received their agreements of sale for lands for the construction of their homes.

Coomacka presentation

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock; Minister of State Dawn Hastings-Williams, and Minister of Social Cohesion Dr. George Norton presented the documents to residents at the Coomacka Recreational facility Tuesday evening during meaningful discussions with residents.
This also followed the “Government Comes to You” outreach in the Mining town, the seventh to be held nationwide. The outreaching is aimed at reaching out to all Guyanese and listening to and addressing their concerns.
Minister of State, Dawn Hastings-Williams, said the agreements would ensure squatting is eliminated and all Guyanese can have the opportunity of owning their own homes. Government will continue to deliver to its people.
“We not only make promises but we follow up, then we come to deliver. So I am very happy that we could have given out at least 40 agreements of sale. That’s an indication that you will soon have your own land titles.
“Government will continue to work for you and address your issues. We believe in coming to listen to you and find out what your issues are”.
Speaking about developmental plans for Coomacka Mines, Minister Hastings-Williams noted, “I understand that it was over 149 titles in process. We delivered 40 today.
“I also understand when it rains you suffer a lot from flooding so to assist with flooding, you have $100M budgeted”.
Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock also reminded residents of Governments commitment to development.
Minister Allicock said the approach taken by Government to ensure development “is not a one-way street.”
“Government can only do so much and you also can only do so much. Coming together will make things happen in a more timely manner, with respect. That is why it is so crucial for us to understand that in development everyone has a responsibility.”
Minister of Social Cohesion Dr. George Norton assured residents that “you in Coomacka can enjoy the same benefits like other communities.”
“That is why we are here to work with you, to find out what it is you want and how we can help you”.
Youth development and building a cohesive Guyana, remains a top priority for the government. According to Dr. Norton, “We want to be able to help the youths… The coalition government has you in its heart and I want to tell you this, there is no man that influences me so much as when I hear President Granger speak about the legacy he wants to leave for our youths.”
After receiving her agreement of sale a jubilant Odessa Bremner said, “I feel so happy, overjoyed. I have been waiting for this for quite a while now. So I am happy. And my son get through too. I’m very happy and thankful to the Government of Guyana for all they have done for us here in Coomacka.”
Residents received their allotment via a “Lotto Style” selection process. The remaining 149 allocations are to be completed shortly.
During Tuesday’s outreach in Region Ten, hundreds took the opportunity to have their decade old land issues addressed.

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