Over the next six to eight months, an additional 23 post offices will undergo significant upgrades as part of the Government’s broader plan to modernise Jamaica’s postal network. Addressing the reopening of the newly renovated Liguanea Post Office, at the Liguanea Post Mall in St. Andrew on September 17, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator...

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...

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (September 6), handed over three additional housing units to Jamaicans deemed most in need.   The provisions are part of the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), a significant component of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, established in 2018.  The Programme was developed to improve the housing condition of...

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....

Residents of St. Ann North Eastern will go to the polls in a by-election on September 30, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. This has become necessary following the resignation of the former Member of Parliament, Marsha Smith. Nomination Day is slated for September 11, Mr. Holness, further informed. He made the announcement during Wednesday’s (September 4)...

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...