Women receive nearly half of house lots allocated in first half of 2026

The government of Guyana allocated 3,245 house lots during the first half of 2026, with women accounting for 1,547 of the beneficiaries. According to the Ministry of Finance’s 2026 Mid-Year Report, this figure represents approximately 47.7 percent of the total allocations made under the national housing programme.

The report further noted that the government invested $89.9 billion into the affordable-housing programme during the same period. These allocations are part of an ongoing initiative to address housing needs across the country.

Article and image source: guyanachronicle.com

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