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Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Phillip Chambers, says addition of the Client Facilitation Unit will also help to improve communication between the entity and real estate practitioners.
Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Phillip Chambers, says addition of the Client Facilitation Unit will also help to improve communication between the entity and real estate practitioners.

Real Estate Board Introduces Client Facilitation Unit

With the 2024/25 licensing and renewal period fast approaching, the Real Estate Board (REB) is introducing a new Client Facilitation Unit to improve ease of doing business with the entity. Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Chambers, says addition of the Unit...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.

New Fire Station to Be Built at Ulster Spring in Trelawny
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a house to recipient, Claudia Green (centre, wheelchair), in Pagee, Port Maria, St. Mary, on Monday (February 12). The unit was provided under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme. Others (from left) are Member of Parliament, St Mary Western, Robert Montague; Councillor, Port Maria Division, Germaine Smiley; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a house to recipient, Claudia Green (centre, wheelchair), in Pagee, Port Maria, St. Mary, on Monday (February 12). The unit was provided under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme. Others (from left) are Member of Parliament, St Mary Western, Robert Montague; Councillor, Port Maria Division, Germaine Smiley; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Hands Over Indigent House in Port Maria, St. Mary
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon symbolising the opening of the Sun Coast Beach Club in Twelve Miles, Bull Bay, on February 6. TCF Holdings CEO and Developer of the residential project, Kevin Frith (second left); Investor and entertainer, Gramps Morgan (third right); and TCF Holdings Limited Chairman, Lance Thomas (second right) are also a part of the momentous occasion.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon symbolising the opening of the Sun Coast Beach Club in Twelve Miles, Bull Bay, on February 6. TCF Holdings CEO and Developer of the residential project, Kevin Frith (second left); Investor and entertainer, Gramps Morgan (third right); and TCF Holdings Limited Chairman, Lance Thomas (second right) are also a part of the momentous occasion.

Prime Minister Hails Sun Coast Beach Club as Fantastic Development
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the recent handover of a two-bedroom house to Kayla Hylton (centre), a resident of Rock River in Clarendon North Central, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right), looks on. Also sharing the moment (from left, back row) are Councillor for the Rock River Division, Uriah Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the recent handover of a two-bedroom house to Kayla Hylton (centre), a resident of Rock River in Clarendon North Central, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right), looks on. Also sharing the moment (from left, back row) are Councillor for the Rock River Division, Uriah Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Beneficiaries of NSHP Empowered to Break Intergenerational Hardship – PM

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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Public-Sector NHT Mortgagors Now Able to Receive Contribution Refunds in Cash

Arrangements are in place to allow public-sector workers who are National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgagors to receive contribution refunds in cash during the current application period. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says refunds would previously have been credited to individuals’ mortgage accounts. “If the mortgagors prefer not to take it as cash in hand...
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Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, National Housing Trust, Dameon McNally, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.
Housing

Employers Urged Not to Withhold Workers’ Monthly NHT Contributions

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is urging employers not to withhold their employees’ monthly contributions. Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, Dameon McNally, said there is a high degree of delinquency with some workplaces, even though contributions are mandatory. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Mr. McNally informed that failure to remit contributions to the NHT...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), looks on as Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a new housing unit to Carlton Kent (centre) in Chambers Pen, Hanover on Friday (January 20). Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis (left); and Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes.
Housing

Two Hanover Residents Receive Indigent Housing

Two Hanover residents are the proud beneficiaries of new housing units under the Government's Indigent Housing Programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, handed over the keys to 82-year-old Kathrine Miller and 60-year-old Carlton Kent in Chambers Pen on Friday (January 19). Ms. Miller received a $10 million...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to formally hand over a one-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiary, Wellesly McKenzie (second left) of Lacovia in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12). Looking on are (from left) Chair, Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and St. Elizabeth North Western Member of Parliament, Hon. William James Charles (J.C.) Hutchinson.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime Minister

180 New Social Housing Programme Units Already Handed Over

A total of 180 homes have so far been handed over to beneficiaries under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), which aims to provide decent shelter for Jamaicans living in substandard conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presented the keys for the 179th and 180th unit to two physically challenged beneficiaries in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January...
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Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Housing

No Deadline for NHT Refund Applications

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reminding contributors that there is no deadline to submit applications to receive a refund of their payments. Contributions made to the NHT up to 2016 became available on January 1, with more than 30,000 applications being received by the Trust within the first three days of the month. More than 17,000 of these applications...
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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
Housing

NHT Warns Contributors of Phishing Attacks

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are being urged to be extra vigilant of phishing attacks, following reports of fraudulent emails claiming to be coming from the entity. The fictitious communication instructs recipients to verify their information by clicking on a link or attachment in order to receive their NHT contributions refund. However, Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public...
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Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dameon McNally, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on January 4.
Housing

Self-Employed NHT Contributors Urged to Provide Accurate Information

Self-employed persons are being reminded to provide accurate information to the National Housing Trust (NHT) when making contributions. Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, said this is important to avoid delays in accessing refunds eight years after the contribution was made. Mr. McNally was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston on...
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