Over the next two years, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence construction of more than 19,575 solutions across all parishes, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said the Trust will also continue to acquire lands for new developments. The Prime Minister was providing details on initiatives being undertaken by the NHT to improve housing access...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) financing framework programme is being revamped as part of efforts to enhance flexibility in the release of payment advances to developers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while providing an update on NHT initiatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “In...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is looking to partner with owners of small parcels of land under the Small Development Partnership Programme, as part of efforts to resuscitate communities that are suffering from urban blight. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on...

For National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors earning less than $30,000 weekly, the deposit requirement on open market loans will be reduced to two per cent, if the housing solution being acquired is priced at or below $14 million. The initiative will commence on July 1, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while outlining a...

Effective July 1, 2025, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will raise the loan limit for individual borrowers to $9 million, up from $7.5 million. For two co-applicants, the combined maximum loan limit will be increased from $15 million to $17 million, and for three co-applicants, it will move to $23 million from $21 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....

Newly appointed Senators, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks and Hon. Delano Seiveright were on Monday (March 17) officially appointed Minister and State Minister, respectively. They took the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance during a swearing in ceremony held at King’s House, which was presided over by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Prime Minister, Dr....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Audrey Marks to the Senate. Ambassador Marks, Jamaica’s former Ambassador to the United States of America and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, business, and public service to her new role. Ambassador Marks has...