Jamaicans Must Verify Legitimacy Of Dealers In Real Estate – REB
The Real Estate Board (REB) is urging members of the public to verify the legitimacy of dealers via their website, to avoid becoming victims of …
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Amended Rent Restriction Act to Address New and Common Issues
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that the amended Rent Restriction Act will address common and new …
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MPs to Receive $3 Million Each for Housing Repairs, Rehabilitation Grants
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that each Member of Parliament (MP) will be allocated $1.5 million from the Housing Fund to assist …
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Landlords and Tenants Encouraged to Register with Rent Services Unit
Landlords and tenants are being encouraged to make use of registration with the Rent Services Unit to benefit from protection under the Rent Restriction Act …
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Housing Minister Commends Work of Rent Assessment Board
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has commended the Rent Assessment Board (RAB) for 76 years of providing …
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with Canadian High Commissioner
Bill to Amend Rent Restriction Act to be Tabled by End of Fiscal Year
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says a Bill to amend the Rent Restriction Act is expected to …
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Minister Charles Jr. says providing affordable housing solutions will be a key priority
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says providing practical, affordable and accessible housing solutions for all Jamaicans will …
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Government to provide 70,000 affordable houses
The Government is to provide 70,000 affordable houses for Jamaicans during the course of its new term. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most …
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Resumption of dispute resolution service by Commission of Strata Corporations
The Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) has announced the resumption of its dispute resolution service, with new safety protocols to protect staff and clients from …
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Strata corporations encouraged to ramp up COVID-19 prevention measures
The Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) is urging strata properties to implement stronger safety measures at entry points as a means of protecting proprietors and …
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Indigent in Hanover benefit from home-improvement project
Forty-two-year-old Sylvia Graham of Miles Town District in Hanover became one of the latest indigent residents to benefit from a home-improvement project, spearheaded by the …
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Gov’t Committed To Regularising Informal Communities
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is committed to transforming informal settlements into …
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One Woman’s Dream Of Homeownership A Reality
Tears filled the eyes of 46-year-old Michelle Cookhorn as she witnessed the recent breaking of ground for the construction of her first home. Ms. Cookhorn, …
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Gov’t To Launch Design Competition For Low-Income Housing Market
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be launching a design competition, where building professionals will be invited to come up …
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New Homeowners Commend The Government
New homeowners at the SilverSun Estate in St. Catherine have commended the Government for its steadfast move to expand housing solutions and for delivering houses …
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PM Says There Are Some Strong Indicators That Bode Well For The Future
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that while the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created some severe economic challenges for Jamaica, there are some …
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Neighbours Happy For Amputee Who Receives House From Government
When Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially handed over ownership of a one bedroom house to 88 year-old amputee, Winston Wint, in Bogue …
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Prime Minister Says The Government Has Kept Promise On Home Ownership
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government has made good on the promise to reform the housing agencies, with many Jamaicans now …
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Statement To Parliament On The Drought Management Response By Ho. Daryl Vaz, M.P., Minister Without Portfolio (Water And Housing) on July 14, 2020
INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to give an update on the initiatives that have been undertaken by the Ministry of Economic Growth and …
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