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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NHT Encourages Use of Online Portal to Do Business

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is encouraging persons to make use of the entity’s online portal to conduct business other than applying for their contribution refunds. The platform can be accessed at https://online.nht.gov.jm/. Speaking at a recent Think Tank at...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing the WorldSkills Autonomous Mobile Robotics Invitational Training Camp opening ceremony at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann on Tuesday (January 16).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing the WorldSkills Autonomous Mobile Robotics Invitational Training Camp opening ceremony at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann on Tuesday (January 16).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Consider New Job Opportunities Being Spurred by Automation
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, assists New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Winston Williams, during the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Cameron Hill District in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, assists New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Winston Williams, during the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Cameron Hill District in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12).

Decisive Action to Address Crime in St. Elizabeth – PM
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

Apprehensive Data Controllers Encouraged to Seek Support from OIC
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Angelyn Miller (third from right) of Johns Hall, St. James, and her children on Monday, January 8. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chairperson of the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb; Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central,  Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Councillor for the Springmount Division, Uvel Graham.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Angelyn Miller (third from right) of Johns Hall, St. James, and her children on Monday, January 8. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chairperson of the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb; Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central,  Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Councillor for the Springmount Division, Uvel Graham.

PM Highlights Transparent Selection Process of NSHP

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The Integrity Commission’s Logo.
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Eligible Public Officials Urged to Submit Statutory Declarations by March 31

The Integrity Commission (IC) is urging eligible public officials to submit statutory declarations of their assets, liabilities and income on or before March 31, 2024. The prescribed threshold for public officials required to submit a statutory declaration was increased from $3.5 million to $12 million, following approval of the Integrity Commission (Total Annual Emoluments Exempt from Statutory Declaration Requirements) Order,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Norma Cooper, display the signed document for her one-bedroom unit in Lima, Adelphi, St. James, on January 8.  Also at the ceremony (from left) are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Office of the Prime Minister

Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to providing affordable housing for the country’s poor and disadvantaged in an equitable and non-partisan manner, through a rigorous vetting process. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handover of a one-bedroom unit to 67-year-old Norma Cooper of Lima, Adelphi in St. James on January 8, said the...
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Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Focused on Increasing Productivity

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says focus will be placed on increasing productivity this year to boost economic growth. “All Jamaicans must produce more in 2024. We will seek to gain greater efficiencies in service delivery and output through greater integration of technology and business process engineering in the public service. “Performance management must become the mantra of...
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The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).
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Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

“This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.” -Prime Minister Holness. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three...
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Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.
Office of the Prime Minister

NHT to Expand Pool of Partners under Microfinance Programme

More institutions will be added to the National Housing Trust (NHT) pool of financial partners from which qualifying contributors can access additional funds under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme. Assistant General Manager for Treasury Management, Lloy Palmer, said at least three credit unions will be added by the new year. “We are in the process of documentation and training....
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Homes in St. Mary under the NSHP

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...
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