The Government of Guyana will begin constructing homes for elderly and other vulnerable persons in coastal regions.

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced the coastal housing initiative on Tuesday during a meeting with residents of Region 10 at the Watooka Guest House, saying the programme fulfils a commitment made in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto.

“We are launching a programme now for people who are really destitute, like people who have been abandoned by their families, those who are extremely poor, those who are [differently abled] and can’t afford to build. The government will build some small one-bedroom houses for them,” Dr Jagdeo said.