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Senior Archivist, Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore.

JARD Urges MDAs to Be a Part of the RIM Programme

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) is encouraging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that are not yet part of the Records and Information Management (RIM) programme to get on board. This call comes as JARD celebrates RIM Month in...

Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore, speaks on a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get The Facts’ programme.

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), addresses business leaders on Thursday (April 24) during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Partners’ Circle breakfast meeting at the PSOJ headquarters in Kingston. Listening (from left) are Co-Chair, Partners’ Circle, Jeffrey Hall; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, as well as other private-sector and government representatives.

PM Holness Meets with Private-Sector Leaders to Discuss Trade and Economic Issues

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

JSIF Continues to Serve the Most Vulnerable

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

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, outlines several projects to be implemented under the Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II), during a recent JIS Think Tank in Kingston.

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$4.5 Billion in REDI II to Drive Growth in Agriculture, Tourism

The Government is investing more than $4.5 billion through the Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II) programme, aimed at driving sustainable growth across the agriculture and tourism sectors. The investment, slated for rollout over the next two years, is designed to create long-term economic opportunities, reduce poverty and enhance livelihoods, particularly in rural communities across Jamaica. Managing Director, Jamaica...

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.

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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...

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, provides details about several projects implemented by the agency over its 29-year existence, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26).

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JSIF Attributes Success to Strong Community Partnerships

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) credits its success in fulfilling its mandate to strong partnerships forged with communities. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (March 26), Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, highlighted JSIF’s dedication to improving the quality of life for Jamaicans through targeted investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and disaster resilience. He...

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development at the National Housing Trust, Brian Saunders.

10 months ago 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...

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 months ago 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...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

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NHT to Commence More Than 19,575 Solutions Over Next Two Years

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...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscores a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

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NHT Revamping Financing Framework to Enhance Developer Payment Flexibility

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...