GEORGETOWN – The Government’s flagship housing programme is under fire after the Mid-Year Report 2025 exposed a massive gap between spending and results. The report shows that by June, the Administration had already spent more than G$58 billion, over half of the annual housing budget, yet only 265 homes were completed and a mere 2,052 land titles were issued.
The figures have triggered widespread concern about the efficiency of the sector and the real impact of the billions being poured into it. APNU Shadow Minister for Housing, Sherod Duncan, described the findings as a glaring contradiction between rhetoric and reality.
“This equates to an average cost that defies logic and raises serious doubts about cost efficiency,” Duncan said, adding that the Government appears to be “talking big but delivering small.” He pointed out that the data shatters the Administration’s claims of “affordable housing for all” and exposes how little progress has been made despite record spending.
The report also highlights stark regional disparities. While the Government’s messaging focuses on national inclusivity, the data reveals that most allocations remain concentrated in Regions Three and Four. Hinterland and riverain communities once again find themselves on the margins, left waiting for the promises of development to reach their doorsteps.
For many, the figures contradict the “One Guyana” slogan and raise questions about fairness in resource distribution. Adding to the unease is the lack of transparency surrounding the Government’s “tiered affordability model.” Officials have promoted the idea that citizens can acquire a two-bedroom home for as little as G$100,000, yet the same report admits the state spends about G$5 million to develop each lot.
This mismatch has sparked debate over whether the model genuinely serves low-income families or merely masks deeper structural inefficiencies. Critics have also called for clarity on who the contractors are, how the subsidies are structured, and whether the projects truly benefit those most in need.
Duncan has called on the Administration to table a comprehensive Housing Implementation and Delivery Report detailing the cost per unit, the income and regional profile of beneficiaries, and the procurement process used for contractors. He insists that the public has a right to know how their money is being spent and who is profiting from it.
“Guyanese families deserve transparency, not talking points. Homes should be completed, serviced, and titled, not recycled as promises in every budget speech,” he said.
As the housing sector remains mired in controversy, the figures from the Mid-Year Report have only deepened public skepticism. For many citizens, the dream of owning an affordable home feels further away than ever, even as billions continue to vanish into the system with little to show on the ground.
