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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the transparent selection process for beneficiaries under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) ensures that assistance is provided to those who genuinely require it. Mr. Holness, on Monday, January 8, handed over...
The Integrity Commission’s Logo.
The Integrity Commission’s Logo.

Eligible Public Officials Urged to Submit Statutory Declarations by March 31
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.
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.

Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM
Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Focused on Increasing Productivity
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).
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).

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

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Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.
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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.
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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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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under the New Social Housing Programme, in Belfield, St. Mary, on Thursday (December 21). Looking on are son of the beneficiary, Calvin Morris (in wheelchair); Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and St. Mary South Eastern Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.
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PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hands Over House in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under the New Social Housing Programme, in Belfield, St. Mary, on Thursday (December 21). Looking on are son of the beneficiary, Calvin Morris (in wheelchair); Minister of State in the Ministry...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the second staging of the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 14.
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Activities for Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Ceremony

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, has announced a series of events for the upcoming Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom ceremony, slated for Tulloch Castle in Kensington, St. James, on December 27. These include a torch run and a celebratory concert, the State Minister pointed out. Mr. Davis, who was speaking at...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (ninth left, front row), with Clarendon participants in the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme at a social advancement ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in Kingston, on December 15. Also with the participants are (from fifth left, front row): Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan; Chairman of the Board of Directors, HEART/NSTA Trust, Professor Alvin Wint; Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Minister of Labour and Social Security and MP for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Clarendon Northern MP, Dwight Sibbles; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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100 Lift Participants Placed in Private-Sector Jobs

One hundred of the 509 young Jamaicans who have advanced to the next phase of the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme have been placed in private-sector jobs. President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, speaking at a social advancement ceremony at The Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 15, said “this achievement...
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