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Administrative Manager, Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust (NHT), Shara Luke Cooper, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Administrative Manager, Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust (NHT), Shara Luke Cooper, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

NHT Extends Hurricane Melissa Relief to Mortgagers in Lesser-Affected Parishes

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is assuring mortgagors in the lesser‑affected parishes that they, too, will benefit from the entity’s Hurricane Melissa Moratorium Relief initiative. Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke Cooper, explained that these individuals...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (third left), and Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Southern, Mark Golding (centre), cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the $58-million Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project on Tuesday (December 9). They are joined by (from left) Caretaker for St. Andrew Southern, Carlton Allen; Ministry officials, Senior Director, Christina Gardner, and Director of Projects, Phillip Stephenson; Councillor for the Admiral Town Division, Louise Newland; and Contractor, Orrett Wellington.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (third left), and Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Southern, Mark Golding (centre), cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the $58-million Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project on Tuesday (December 9). They are joined by (from left) Caretaker for St. Andrew Southern, Carlton Allen; Ministry officials, Senior Director, Christina Gardner, and Director of Projects, Phillip Stephenson; Councillor for the Admiral Town Division, Louise Newland; and Contractor, Orrett Wellington.

$58M Rehabilitation Boosts Living Conditions at Torrington Park Housing Scheme
Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

NHT Introduces More Flexible Verification Measures for Hurricane Melissa Relief
Assistant General Manager in charge of Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.
Assistant General Manager in charge of Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.

Upgraded Little London Police Station a Symbol of Resilience – NHT
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens attentively as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby-Moo-Young (second right), shares her journey to home ownership. The occasion was the official handover of her new unit in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on November 28. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, and Mrs. Barnaby Moo-Young’s daughter, Natasha Moo-Young.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens attentively as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby-Moo-Young (second right), shares her journey to home ownership. The occasion was the official handover of her new unit in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on November 28. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, and Mrs. Barnaby Moo-Young’s daughter, Natasha Moo-Young.

NSHP Handover In Westmoreland Marks Poignant Tribute to Beneficiary’s Late Aunt

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) unit to beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo-Young (second left), in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday ( November 28). Also sharing in the occasion are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, and Mrs. Barnaby Moo-Young’s husband, Antoney Moo-Young.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Revamp NSHP to Address Evolving Housing Demands

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced plans to revamp the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in order to better meet Jamaica’s evolving housing needs. Speaking during the handover of a new home to NSHP beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo‑Young in Savanna‑la‑Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday (November 28), Prime Minister Holness noted that the immediate priority is the provision...
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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, addresses a Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on November 26.
HousingHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

NHT to Procure First 2,500 Semi-Permanent Housing Units

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is in the process of procuring the first 2,500 semi-permanent housing units under the rapid deployment housing initiative. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, made the announcement today (November 26), while addressing a Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, at the Office of the Prime Minister...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 26.
HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Ministry to Instal Prefabricated Housing Units to Accommodate Displaced Persons

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is looking to instal prefabricated housing units in sections of the country to accommodate displaced persons, especially those who occupy school facilities following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on November 26, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said an inspection of the prefabricated solutions will be...
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Manager for Customer Relations Management, Shara Luke Cooper, and Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, both of the National Housing Trust (NHT), participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on November 25.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Offering Support to Mortgagors Impacted by Hurricane

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors who remain unsure of how to begin their recovery journey after Hurricane Melissa are being encouraged to connect with the Trust for support. Manager for Customer Relations Management at the NHT, Shara Luke Cooper, says the organisation recognises the emotional and financial strain many families continue to face nearly a month after the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 19).
HousingHurricane Relief & Recovery

NHT to Procure 5,000 Container Homes for Hurricane Relief

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the National Housing Trust (NHT) will procure 5,000 pre‑built container homes for rapid deployment across the island, in order to address urgent housing needs following Hurricane Melissa. “We have examined pre-built containerised modular solutions, and we have settled in our minds that this is appropriate for the Jamaican situation...
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Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (right), looks on while volunteers from Juici Patties set up a prefabricated house for a mother of six children, in the community of Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, on November 13. The donation was done through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission.
HousingHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Custos of Clarendon Hands Over Prefabricated Houses to Two Families In St. Elizabeth

Two St. Elizabeth families whose homes were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, now have dwellings, courtesy of the Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin. Through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission, the families have been gifted with two prefabricated houses and other supplies, while scores of other persons across the parish received care packages during a...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on November 4 in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
HousingParliamentPrime Minister

Building Support Programme and Six-Month Moratorium on NHT Mortgage Payments

The Government has announced a building support programme and set of relief measures by the National Housing Trust (NHT), including a six-month moratorium on mortgage payments to help families rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “Across the island, our first priority has been to deliver food, water and medical support to every affected community, but we know that beyond...
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