More than 40 residents from from Region Five and Region Six were allocated land and housing units on Monday.
This came as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves led an outreach at the Regional Housing Office in New Amsterdam, Region Six. A release from the CHPA said that the outreach was a follow-up to a visit to the region last week by President Irfaan Ali.
At the end of the outreach, the CEO said that some 24 Berbicians were allocated house lots at Shieldstown, Region Five and Number 76 Village, Region Six. Twenty-two residents were also assigned housing units constructed by the CHPA at Fort Ordnance and Hampshire, Region Six.
Land allottee, Dhanrajie Samaroo was overjoyed, as she stated the land signifies new-found independence and betterment for her two children, the CHPA reported.
“It’s nice to have a piece of land that you can call your own…at least they [the children] gon glad for it, it better than paying rent” said Samaroo. Ms. Grant, who was allocated one of the homes said, “I have four kids and paying rent ain’t easy…I feel so overwhelmed and joy that I finally acquired this”.
Forty-two persons, who were allocated homes at Hampshire, signed up for their Agreement of Sale. The CEO stated that this is aimed at ensuring the allottees occupy their homes as soon as possible. Close to 25 residents were also able to register for their Certificate of Title.
