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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the new $16-million Matron’s Quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on May 1. Sharing the moment (From left) are Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis; Deputy Mayor of Lucea, Andria Dehaney-Grant; Matron Kayon Dyer; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hanover Infirmary, David Gardener.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the new $16-million Matron’s Quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on May 1. Sharing the moment (From left) are Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis; Deputy Mayor of Lucea, Andria Dehaney-Grant; Matron Kayon Dyer; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hanover Infirmary, David Gardener.

PHOTOS: New Home For Matron

 
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares in light conversation with Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke (left) and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the breaking of ground for the Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on Friday (April 25).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares in light conversation with Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke (left) and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the breaking of ground for the Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on Friday (April 25).

PM Breaks Ground For Brookside Estate Housing Development In St. James
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.

Homeowners Who Access NHT’s Smart Energy Loan Urged to Get Proper Insurance Coverage
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

NHT Encourages Homeowners To Take Advantage Of Smart Energy Loan
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ground-breaking ceremony for a major housing project consisting of 1,400 units in Barrett Hall, St. James, on April 10.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ground-breaking ceremony for a major housing project consisting of 1,400 units in Barrett Hall, St. James, on April 10.

PM Says Housing Developers Must Prioritise Health and Lifestyle in Designs

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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.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousing

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 step towards addressing Jamaica's pressing housing deficit, which currently stands at approximately 150,000 units. “Today marks a pivotal moment in...
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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.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Extends Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has extended its Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme from April 1 to May 31, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave details at the opening of Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3. “This extension provides employers in the micro, small and medium enterprise business sector...
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Senior General Manager for Construction and Development at the National Housing Trust, Brian Saunders.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

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

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is set to roll out almost 8,000 housing solutions as part of its Developers Programme, reinforcing its commitment to addressing Jamaica’s housing needs. Senior General Manager for Construction and Development at the NHT, Brian Saunders, informed that nearly 4,000 housing solutions are set to start under the initiative, with another 4,000 to come on stream...
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Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Preserves Country’s Historical Sites

The National Housing Trust (NHT) remains dedicated to preserving the country’s historical and cultural heritage, while undertaking new housing developments across the island, says Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, he said that through careful planning with key government agencies, including the National Heritage Trust, the...
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Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders.
Housing

NHT Implements Reimbursement System In Developers Programme

In a strategic move to boost affordable housing, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has implemented a reimbursement system in the Developers Programme, aimed at improving builders’ access to financing for housing projects. Speaking with JIS News recently, Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders, said the initiative will compensate developers for the preliminary expenses they covered, such as...
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Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on March 25.
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...
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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.
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...
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