The government has unveiled an aggressive package of new interventions for Region Six, promising faster access to public services, major upgrades to housing and land administration, strengthened security, modernised markets and improved community infrastructure following a two-day Cabinet outreach.
President Irfaan Ali, addressing residents and the media during the wrap-up session, said the measures are designed to “close every gap in service delivery” and move the region into a fully people-centred, citizen-first model of governance.
At the heart of the new plan is a complete overhaul of how citizens access public services. The government will construct three integrated services hubs across the region, each equipped to handle:
- Immigration and passport services
- GRA licensing and renewals
- Birth, death and marriage registration
- Change of name services
- National electronic ID application and issuance
- Online appointments and all other government transactions
Each hub will also host a help desk connecting citizens directly to every level of government, ensuring no complaint “escapes the loop”.
“We are moving into a citizen-centred approach to development and problem solving,” the President said. “No issue must be allowed to fall through the cracks again.”
Land remains one of the most pressing issues for Region Six residents. The President revealed that although there are only 289 active applications, the total acreage applied for is far beyond the land currently available.
To fix longstanding delays, a special project team will be added to the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) to clear all outstanding applications in Region Six.
The President announced that 70 families of Number 46 Village, who have lived on lands for generations, some for over a century, will receive titles by June 2026, with 25 titles ready by January 2026.
Importantly, the state will cover all costs, including legal, surveying, filing and acquisition expenses.
“This must be the first country where the state takes on every single cost for its people in this way,” he said.
Dozens of defunct co-op societies hold hundreds of acres of land occupied without leases. Legal challenges have stalled block surveys for years, delaying entire communities.
To solve this, government will establish a special occupational survey team, working directly with communities to issue leases from the master lease and regularise occupants.
A Cabinet subcommittee will also be activated to address land conflicts and fast-track solutions.
Citing serious concerns over the quality of legal aid in the region, the President announced:
- Expansion of Legal Aid services
- New supervision mechanisms to monitor performance
- Containerised magistrate court access points for residents of Orealla and Siparuta, who currently travel to Skeldon for hearings
Housing demand in Region Six continues to skyrocket, with 8,500 applications currently in the system, and 3,124 new applications received between January and October 2025 alone.
To meet the existing demand between 2025 and 2030, more than $50 billion in investment is required.
Several large informal settlements, including Lake Belvedere and Hampshire, will be regularised, resulting in nearly 2,000 house lots.
To address the unsafe parking of heavy machinery along public roads, two major 230-acre developments at Palmyra and No. 76 Village will be built with dedicated public spaces for equipment storage.
A massive public security upgrade is coming to Region Six.
Plans include:
- Expansion of the Smart Country Programme with more CCTV cameras across the region
- A Community Policing Group (CPG) desk at every police station
- Revival of 25 inactive CPGs and creation of 10 new groups
- Child, family and GBV desks at all stations
- 50 new agile, community-based police units for fast response
- Four new fire stations to cut emergency response time
- Installation of fire hydrants in every urban and suburban area
- Major road safety reforms with new markings, signage and education campaigns
Government has committed to rehabilitating seven major markets in Region Six.
Upgrades will include:
- Proper stalls, roofing, drainage and flooring
- Ventilation and sanitation facilities
- Waste disposal systems and new receptacles
- Predictable garbage collection
- Improved lighting and utilities
- Fire prevention systems
- Stronger market management committees
Region Six will also see:
- Construction or rehabilitation of two landfill sites
- New allocations in the 2026 budget for modern sanitary landfills
- Improved access roads to landfill locations
- Garbage compactors and bins for every NDC
- Large compactors for businesses in all major markets and urban zones
Government will also invest heavily in suburban development, creating safer, well-lit, accessible public spaces for families, children, the elderly and wellness activities.
President Ali said the new interventions represent a bold shift into a “solutions-centric, people-driven” era for Region Six.
“We believe in accountability, and we will not shy away from data,” he said. “These measures are designed to deliver the quality of life our people deserve efficiently, equitably and with urgency.”
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