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NHT Contributions Refund Application Available Online Only

The National Housing Trust, (NHT), wishes to advise its customers that as at January 2021, applications for contributions refund will ONLY be accessible online. As we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and customers, we will no-longer be accepting applications...
Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Sandra Garrick. (File Photo)
Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Sandra Garrick. (File Photo)

Jamaicans Must Verify Legitimacy Of Dealers In Real Estate – REB
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Amended Rent Restriction Act to Address New and Common Issues
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 27).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 27).

MPs to Receive $3 Million Each for Housing Repairs, Rehabilitation Grants
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on October 20.
Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on October 20.

Landlords and Tenants Encouraged to Register with Rent Services Unit

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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Housing

Housing Minister Commends Work of Rent Assessment Board

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has commended the Rent Assessment Board (RAB) for 76 years of providing service to tenants and landlords across the island. “The Rent Assessment Board has been doing a very good job in treating with complaints from landlords and tenants as the department of government with responsibility for...
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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 20).
Housing

Bill to Amend Rent Restriction Act to be Tabled by 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. “We’re in receipt of the third draft Bill, which we have reviewed, and it is our intention to issue further drafting instructions to the...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., after presenting him with the Instrument of Office, at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).
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Minister Charles Jr. says providing affordable housing solutions will be a key priority

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says providing practical, affordable and accessible housing solutions for all Jamaicans will be one of the key priorities for the Ministry. At the same time, he said the Ministry will be seeking the support of the private sector to help make this priority a reality, as the...
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Government to provide 70,000 affordable houses

The Government is to provide 70,000 affordable houses for Jamaicans during the course of its new term. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at his swearing-in ceremony, at King’s House on September 7. “We will ensure that more Jamaicans have access to land, housing and shelter,” the Prime Minister said. He informed that 30 per...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, speaks with JIS News.
Housing

Resumption of dispute resolution service by Commission of Strata Corporations

The Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) has announced the resumption of its dispute resolution service, with new safety protocols to protect staff and clients from contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). “Before proceeding, participants are required to now sign off on a sanitisation agreement. A minimum of six feet will be maintained between persons at hearings, in keeping with the Disaster Risk...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick.
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Strata corporations encouraged to ramp up COVID-19 prevention measures

The Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) is urging strata properties to implement stronger safety measures at entry points as a means of protecting proprietors and visitors from contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). “Since the resumption of inspections by the CSC, our inspectors are reporting that security personnel or persons at access points are not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks...
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