Improving the efficiency of the Single Window System means making the application process smoother and more seamless for persons building their homes and for developers.
Yesterday, Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin D Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Hon. Vanessa Benn, and I as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development met to discuss strengthening the system, particularly with regard to the role of Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs).
The NDCs are key partner agencies within the Single Window System and play an important role in processing residential applications.
Discussions focused on improving coordination and efficiency at the NDC level, helping to reduce delays and ensure completed applications move through the process more effectively.
Also attending the meeting were Member of Parliament, Hon. Suresh Singh; Chief Development Planner of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Ms. Germene Stewart, CH&PA Secretary, Mr. Rajesh Ramgolam, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr Godfrey Munroe and Head of NDC/Regional Department Ms Kishana Chang.
