HAJ Urges Informal Settlers to Become Regularised
The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is calling on residents in informal settlements to take the necessary steps to become regularised. More than 90 communities …
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Paediatric Orthotic Clinic Now at Negril Health Centre
The Paediatric Orthotic Services Clinic in Negril has a new home on the premises of the Negril Health Centre, located at Nonpareil Road in Westmoreland. …
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Report Activity of Trust Accounts – Real Estate Board
Real estate dealers, developers and bankers, and others involved in financial transactions in the industry are being reminded to report activities on trust accounts to …
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ODPEM Seeks Volunteers for Disaster Risk Management Programme
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is recruiting volunteers for its recently established National Disaster Risk Management Programme. Under the programme, community …
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Regional Conference to Discuss Housing
Housing cost and financing are high on the agenda of the Regional Housing Conference slated for October 18 to 20 at the Iberostar Rose Hall …
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Regional Housing Conference in Mobay from Oct. 18 To 20
Housing Ministers, developers, policymakers and other key stakeholders from across the region will gather at the Iberostar Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay from October …
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NHT to Partner with Private Developers to Deliver More Houses
The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be partnering with more private developers in a bid to significantly increase the number of affordable homes that it …
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Govt Moving Ahead With Gated Community Legislation
The Government is moving ahead with legislation to protect property values in gated communities. “We are now developing the gated community legislation,” said Prime Minister, …
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PM Breaks Ground for Ruthven Towers Apartment Complex
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (September 22) broke ground for the $4.1-billion Ruthven Towers apartment complex being developed by the National …
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Real Estate Board to Host Public Forum on Continuing Professional Development
The Real Estate Board (REB) will be hosting a public forum on Thursday (September 7) on its new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement for real …
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Law Coming for Gated Communities to be Controlled by REB/CSC
Legislation is in the works for the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC) to be given the responsibility for gated communities. Speaking at a …
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Real Estate Practitioners Urged to Keep Current with Training
Real Estate practitioners are being encouraged to keep current with their training, by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Board/The Commission of Strata …
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Strata Corporations Urged to File Annual Returns
Proprietors of strata corporations are being urged to file their annual returns with the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) in order to avoid delinquency. Speaking …
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Timeshare Buyers and Sellers Should Contact the Real Estate Board
The Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations is inviting interested developers or purchasers of timeshare to contact them. Timeshare, which was added to the responsibilities …
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NHT Drawdowns Will Only be Done if Necessary – Senator
Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is reassuring that drawdowns to support the budget will only be taken from the …
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Cabinet Approves Contracts For Hellshire Housing Development
Cabinet has approved two contracts totalling $1.34 billion for Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited, and West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) to undertake work …
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NHT Asked to Restore Colbeck Castle in St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has requested the National Housing Trust (NHT) to restore the historic Colbeck Castle in St. Catherine. Mr. Holness …
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NHT Far Advanced in the Delivery of 8,000 Housing Solutions
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is far advanced in the delivery of some 8,000 housing solutions in …
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HAJ to Deliver 19,000 Titles
Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown, says the entity has some 19,000 land titles in its possession, which it will be …
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Cabinet Approves NHT’s General Insurance Contract
Cabinet has approved the National Housing Trust’s renewal of its general insurance contract in the sum of $1.28 billion for the 2017/18 fiscal year. The …
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