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Additional 24 Indigent Housing Units Being Constructed

Some 24 additional homes are now being constructed under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s ongoing Indigent Housing Programme. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who spoke with journalists following a tour of the St....
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

NHT Urges Homeowners to Prioritise Insurance Coverage
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address at the contract-signing and ground-breaking ceremony for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in Oracabessa, St. Mary, on September 25.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address at the contract-signing and ground-breaking ceremony for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in Oracabessa, St. Mary, on September 25.

Government to Spend Billions to Regularise Informal Settlements
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).

Clarendon Family Gifted ‘Little But Tallawah’ Home
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.

Systematic Approach Being Taken to Deal with Poverty – PM

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Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Reminds Contributors to Apply for Special Moratorium by Sept. 30

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors affected by Hurricane Beryl are being reminded to apply for the organisation’s post-hurricane peril moratorium by September 30. Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, told JIS News that the newly introduced initiative is designed to offer financial relief to those who experience property damage or economic hardship as...
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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Commits to Enhancing Policies and Initiatives

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has committed to enhancing its policies and initiatives, by drawing on valuable lessons emerging from the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl and seismic events that have affected Jamaica over the past two months. NHT Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, told JIS News that this will ensure the organisation is...
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Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, speaks at a recent Build Wealth Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Urges Jamaicans to Prioritise Homeownership

Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, has urged Jamaicans to prioritise homeownership as a key strategy for wealth creation. Speaking at a recent Build Wealth Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Mr. Berbick stressed that individuals should not postpone their purchase, in pursuit of a dream home....
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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

Sept. 30 Deadline for NHT Disaster Relief Grant Applications

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors have until September 30 to apply for the Disaster Relief Grant, being provided to support individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Applications can be submitted in-person to the nearest NHT office or online at www.nht.gov.jm. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, says approximately $300...
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National Housing Trust (NHT) Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick.
Housing

NHT Invites Applications for Special Home Improvement Loan

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is inviting applications for its Special Home Improvement Loan from persons whose houses sustained damage during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3. Funding of up to $1.5 million can be accessed, which can be used for various reasons. These include repairing damaged roofs and rectifying structural issues or other home-related challenges. Applications for the facility,...
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Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at the National Housing Trust, Stefan Clarke, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Housing

NHT Prepares for More Peril Insurance Claims

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is preparing for an additional 100 claims under its Homeowners Comprehensive Policy (Peril Insurance), expected by August 26. This increase follows an extended deadline for claims from mortgagors whose properties sustained damage during the recent hurricane. Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at NHT, Stefan Clarke, assures that the Trust is equipped to handle the anticipated...
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Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Stefan Clarke, speaks at a  Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 21.
Housing

August 26 is Deadline to Submit Peril Insurance Claims to NHT

National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgagors whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, now have until August 26 to file claims under the Homeowners Comprehensive Policy – Peril Insurance. At a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 21, Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at NHT, Stefan Clarke, announced the deadline extension to provide qualifying contributors with...
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Jamaica Information Service