The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming communities along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, emphasising that major investments in housing, electricity, water and other essential infrastructure are already underway as part of a carefully planned national development programme.
Speaking on Tuesday, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, dismissed claims that recent government initiatives were prompted by political criticism. Instead, he said the administration has been implementing a structured strategy to improve living conditions and expand opportunities for residents along the corridor.
According to Minister McCoy, four housing developments are underway to regularise informal settlements and provide families with planned communities offering legal ownership, improved infrastructure and access to basic services. He noted that although some residents currently occupy private and state land, the government’s objective is to transition them into organised housing schemes, where they can benefit from secure land titles and improved living standards.
He explained that the housing programme is designed to create orderly communities with proper road networks, utilities and long-term security for homeowners, and that additional land is also being identified to accommodate future expansion.
The minister also outlined significant investments in public utilities, noting that several communities along the highway are already benefiting from government projects. Areas including Moblissa, Banakari, Long Creek, Yarrowkabra, Samsville, Kuru Kururu and Laluni are among those targeted for expanded electricity and water services.
Minister McCoy highlighted that construction of an electricity substation at Kuru Kururu is already underway, and additional water wells are planned for communities such as Long Creek to improve access to reliable potable water.
He stressed that these projects are part of a broader nationwide infrastructure agenda, being rolled out in phases, with development guided by planning, budgeting and long-term priorities rather than political pressure.
The minister also criticised opposition figure and US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, accusing him of attempting to mislead residents by suggesting that recent government works stemmed from his public visits to communities. Minister McCoy argued that the administration’s development agenda had been established well before those political activities and that it continues to progress as scheduled.
He maintained that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration remains committed to delivering meaningful improvements for communities by expanding housing opportunities, strengthening public utilities and investing in infrastructure to support sustainable growth.
Minister McCoy further noted that similar projects are underway across Guyana, adding that national development requires careful coordination and sustained investment rather than political theatre.
He encouraged residents to assess the government’s performance against the projects already underway and the tangible improvements delivered, reiterating that development along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway will continue as further housing, electricity and water initiatives are completed.