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City Engineer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Xavier Chevannes, details the proper installation of hurricane straps during a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.

Homeowners, Builders Urged to Use Hurricane Straps Correctly to Strengthen Roofs

Homeowners, builders and developers are being encouraged to adopt proper hurricane strap installation practices to strengthen building resilience and reduce damage during severe weather events. The guidance forms part of key messages being advanced through the ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ campaign,...

Digital Content and Channels Strategist at the National Housing Trust, Lee-Ann Morgan.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Prepare for Homeownership

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of Chester Creek housing development in Westchester Drive, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3).

Reallocation of $11.4 Billion from NHT is in the National Interest – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON), Marvin Campbell (third left), cut the ribbon to launch the Chester Creek housing development at Westchester Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Councillor for Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin, representing Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chairman of WIHCON, Peter Melhado, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Dr. Alfred Dawes.

PM Launches Chester Creek Housing Development in Portmore

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, backrow) and representatives of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), share a moment with new landowners from Westmoreland at the HAJ's land title handover ceremony held in Savanna-la-Mar in July 2025.

HAJ to Begin Construction on 2134 Housing Starts in 2026/2027

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Modular Container Homes for Hurricane Victims Arriving In the Island

Modular container homes, aimed at providing rapid, affordable, and durable housing, have begun arriving on the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague. The Minister, who has responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, said the units will address the urgent shelter needs following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. He...

Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Cameo Simmons Thomas.

2 weeks ago Housing

NHT Assures Contributors of Robust Refund Review System

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is assuring contributors that robust internal review mechanisms are in place for those who believe they were wrongly denied or underpaid a refund. Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit, Cameo Simmons Thomas, stated that contributors have the right to query any perceived discrepancies in their refund amounts. She explained that these matters...

3 weeks ago Housing

NHT to Commence 10,675 New Housing Solutions in 2026/2027

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will begin construction of 10,675 new housing solutions in the 2026/2027 financial year. A total of 5,673 solutions, comprising a mix of residential lots and houses, will be delivered to market during the period. The information is contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year Ending March 2027, which...

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

3 weeks ago Housing

NHT Reminds Contributors of CRTD Refund Facility for Homeownership

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reminding contributors pursuing homeownership that they may access refunds not yet due through the Contributions Refunds Towards Deposit (CRTD) loan facility, to support their goal. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says the instrument allows eligible contributors to access refunds up to six years in advance. He noted that...

3 weeks ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Refunds No Impact on NHT Loan Portfolio, Cash Flow

The National Housing Trust’s (NHT’s) policy allowing cash refunds to mortgagors with direct NHT loans will have no adverse impact on the agency’s loan portfolio or cash flow, says Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Mr. Berbick noted that the adjustment only changes how the funds are disbursed and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem, at the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 12, where he delivered the Throne Speech.

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Work Advanced on Road Infrastructure Projects

Work is advanced on several major road infrastructure projects across the island. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who gave the update while delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2026/2027 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), said that the Montego Bay Perimeter Road is 75 per cent complete and the project is scheduled...

Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust, Shara Luke Cooper addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on February 5.

1 month ago Housing

NHT Pays Out $409 Million Under Hurricane Melissa Grant Facility

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reporting that approximately $409 million has been paid out to contributors under its Hurricane Melissa Relief Grant initiative. Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division at the NHT, Shara Luke Cooper, made the disclosure during a recent JIS Think Tank. She noted that the figure represents 1,049 of the 3,898 applications received as...