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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on November 30.

Bill To Amend Rent Restriction Act For Parliament Before End Of Fiscal Year

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says a Bill to amend the Rent Restriction Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this fiscal year. He said the amendments...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, relays Cabinet’s recent decisions during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (December 1).

16 Housing Solutions For NHT Contributors Under Special Benefit Order

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) engaged on conversation with winners in the Low - Cost Housing Design competition virtual award ceremony held on Tuesday (November 23). Others pictured from left are: Fitzroy McIntosh; Roni-Kaye McLaren and Suzette Adams–Rickards representing Matandara Clarke Architects; and Zane Finnikin.

Affordable Housing Solutions A Priority For Government

Houses are under construction as part of the Foreshore Estate development in Delacree Pen, St Andrew.

Gov’t Working With Private Developers To Deliver Affordable Housing

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Juliet Holness, emphasises a point while making her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 26).

Low-Cost Housing Solutions For St. Andrew East Rural Residents

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Victoria Palm housing development in Western Kingston, during the virtual launch ceremony on Friday (October 29). At right is Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill.

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PM Launches Victoria Palm Housing Development

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 29) launched the Victoria Palm housing development, which will provide sustainable, climate-resilient housing solutions for residents of Western Kingston. It will benefit persons experiencing economic challenges, which would preclude them from formal home ownership. The project, to be undertaken in three components, will involve construction of single, two-bedroom and three-bedroom...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and beneficiary of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s Municipal Social Assistance Programme (MSAP), Tashana Mallett (third left), break ground for her housing solution at Ashley Road, St. Andrew, South West, on October 20. Also participating in the exercise (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South West, Dr. Angela Brown Burke and Councillor, Whitfield Town Division, Eugene Kelly.

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Number of Indigent Housing Solutions Could Double In 2022/2023

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is seeking to double the number of indigent housing solutions during the 2022/23 Financial Year. Addressing a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a housing solution on Ashley Road, St. Andrew South West, on October 20, the Minister said efforts are also being made to deliver and...

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick.

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Prospective Homebuyers Urged to Contact Real Estate Board

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, is urging prospective homebuyers to contact the agency before entering any contractual arrangements. “When you are purchasing units, prior to getting involved in the transaction, contact the Real Estate Board to ensure that the developers are registered, so that your investment can be protected,” she...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), emphasises a point to West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) Chairman, Peter Melhado, during a tour of the SilverSun Estates housing development in St. Catherine, on Friday (October 8).

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Private Developers Diligently Endeavouring to Deliver High Quality Houses – Minister Charles

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says private developers have been diligently endeavouring to deliver high-quality houses for prospective homeowners. Speaking with journalists following a tour of real estate developments in St. Catherine on Friday (October 8), Mr. Charles said a strong partnership had been forged with reputable established developers “who understand their...

Central Kingston Member of Parliament, Donovan Williams (standing), makes his contribution in the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 5.

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Fleet Street Housing Scheme In Central Kingston to be Renovated

The Fleet Street Housing Scheme, popularly called “Site”, which is located in Southside, Central Kingston, is slated for renovation under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Scheme Upgrade Programme (SUP). This was announced by Member of Parliament (MP), Donovan Williams, during his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 5. He welcomed...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Housing Ministry and Real Estate Board to Host Webinar October 6

The Real Estate Board (REB), in partnership with the parent Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, will be hosting a webinar tomorrow (October 6), to gather stakeholder feedback on the state of the industry and the regulatory environment. “As Minister with responsibility for the Housing Portfolio, I am committed to constantly monitoring, and if necessary, fine-tuning the...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change (MHURECC) Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) views the Harbour Head Seascape Development with Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (center) and Chief Technical Director in MHURECC, Mrs. Doreen Prendergast on October 1.

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Persons Affected By The Passage of Hurricanes Ivan And Dean Receive First Preference At Harbour Head Seascape Development

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr says persons displaced during the passage of Hurricanes Ivan and Dean, have received first preference at a subsidized cost, to relocate to the Harbour Head Seascape Development. “The persons who were affected by [the] Hurricanes got the first option to integrate into this development. Some utilized...