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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the ceremony to break ground for a major housing project consisting of 1,400 units, at Barrett Hall, St. James, on April 10.

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for Major Housing Project at Barrett Hall

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for a major housing development project, consisting of 1,400 new houses in Barrett Hall, St. James, on April 10. Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Holness said the initiative is a vital...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, listen as Marketing Manager, Camgar Farm, Simone Gordon, provides information on a diverse range of value-added coffee products, at the opening of Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3.

NHT Extends Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development at the National Housing Trust, Brian Saunders.

NHT to Roll Out 8,000 Housing Solutions Under Developers Programme

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

NHT Preserves Country’s Historical Sites

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders.

NHT Implements Reimbursement System In Developers Programme

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on March 25.

1 year ago Housing

NHT Wants to Partner with More Housing Developers

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is inviting more housing developers to collaborate under its Developers Programme as part of its mission to provide affordable housing solutions for Jamaicans. Introduced in 2019, the Developers Programme facilitates partnerships where the NHT provides land while developers secure financing, complete designs, and obtain necessary approvals to execute housing developments. Speaking at a Jamaica Information...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left); and Director of the Kind Hearts Foundation, Jackie Stewart Lechler (left), joins Althea Brown Maylor (second left), in cutting the ribbon to her new home in Rocky Point, Clarendon, during the official handover ceremony on Thursday (March 20). Also sharing the moment are Marketing Development and Public Relations Manager, Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica, Marsha Burrell-Rose (back) and representatives of Kind Hearts Foundation. The Kind Hearts Foundation has partnered with FFP to build eight houses in three major fishing districts in Clarendon to benefit persons impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

1 year ago Housing

PHOTOS: New Home For Clarendon Hurricane Beryl Victim

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left); and Director of the Kind Hearts Foundation, Jackie Stewart Lechler (left), joins Althea Brown Maylor (second left), in cutting the ribbon to her new home in Rocky Point, Clarendon, during the official handover ceremony on Thursday (March 20). Also sharing the moment are Marketing Development and Public Relations...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterSpeeches

NHT to Commence More Than 19,575 Solutions Over Next Two Years

Over the next two years, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence construction of more than 19,575 solutions across all parishes, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said the Trust will also continue to acquire lands for new developments. The Prime Minister was providing details on initiatives being undertaken by the NHT to improve housing access...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscores a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterSpeeches

NHT Revamping Financing Framework to Enhance Developer Payment Flexibility

The National Housing Trust (NHT) financing framework programme is being revamped as part of efforts to enhance flexibility in the release of payment advances to developers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while providing an update on NHT initiatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “In...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

1 year ago HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister's SpeechesSpeeches

NHT to Partner with Owners of Small Parcels of Land

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is looking to partner with owners of small parcels of land under the Small Development Partnership Programme, as part of efforts to resuscitate communities that are suffering from urban blight. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on...

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026HousingParliamentPrime Minister

NHT to Build New Park in Mandeville

A new park will be developed in Mandeville, Manchester, by the National Housing Trust (NHT) to commemorate its 50th anniversary. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 20. “Recognising the profound impact of Emancipation Park (Kingston) and Harmony Park (St....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026Housing

NHT to Expand Scope of Home Grants

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be expanding the scope of home grants and its targeted institutional loan programme, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. Dr. Holness provided the update while making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20. He said the maximum qualifying income for home grants...