Land titles and transports sees almost 200 being processed in 24 hours

– as President Ali wraps up two-day outreach   

After close to 200 persons residing within East Berbice -Corentyne (Region Six) finally received their official land ownership documents, the joy and excitement were evident.

President, Irfaan Ali handed over the legal documents to the recipients at State House, New Amsterdam, where he relocated his office for two days to address residents’ issues.

Ali during a media conference Friday, pointed out that almost 200 land titles and transports were processed and distributed over the two days.

An excited Yvonne Mickle was quoted as saying that she applied for a house lot and was waiting for years, but became excited when she saw her name on the list to uplift the document.  

“I took a picture to send to my family all around for them to see, here is the title. I was living on a squatting area for a very long time and now I am an owner of a house lot,” Mickle said.

Another resident, Carol Carter noted that her husband had applied for his land title but subsequently passed away, although she continued the process it prolonged for almost 11 years.

“I am grateful to God that I have received my land title,” Carter said.

Ivor Taylor praised the president for ensuring that he was granted his ownership document.

Meanwhile, Heymattie Gordyal said, “I feel so happy, glad that I collected my land title today because about eight years I have been waiting for it, I can now go to the bank to get a loan.” 

She also stressed the importance of having a document that proves homeownership.

From the total distribution of land titles, about 25 persons from Plantation Johns, Corentyne, received their land titles. That area is now fully regularised.

The Head of State was able to help hundreds of residents by addressing their issues directly.

He believes that having a land title gives individuals the security of owning their property and allows them to secure loans from banks and financial institutions.

Further, the distribution exercise is a testament to the government’s commitment to improving the lives of all citizens.

It was disclosed that it is an effort to provide residents with the resources and support they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families, the president stated.