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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom unit to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sophia Campbell (centre), in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19. Assisting the Prime Minister is Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann South West. Ms. Campbell’s granddaughter, Zahara Walker, is being held by Mr. Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom unit to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sophia Campbell (centre), in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19. Assisting the Prime Minister is Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann South West. Ms. Campbell’s granddaughter, Zahara Walker, is being held by Mr. Holness.

NSHP Beneficiaries Grateful for New Houses

The smiles of New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiaries, Jennifer Finnegan and Sophia Campbell, lit up their Cave Valley, St. Ann community, as Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presented them with the keys to their new houses on...
New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Hyacinth Williams (second left), receives her keys from Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), in Retirement, St. Ann on August 19. Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (second right), and St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Sydney Stewart.
New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Hyacinth Williams (second left), receives her keys from Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), in Retirement, St. Ann on August 19. Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (second right), and St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Sydney Stewart.

Gov’t Committed to Fair Distribution of Houses for the Needy
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates Elfreda Randan, during a tour of her new one bedroom house in Clay Ground District in Bamboo, St. Ann, on Friday (August 19). Looking on are Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (second right), and Chair of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) Oversight Committee, Judith Robb-Walters.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates Elfreda Randan, during a tour of her new one bedroom house in Clay Ground District in Bamboo, St. Ann, on Friday (August 19). Looking on are Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (second right), and Chair of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) Oversight Committee, Judith Robb-Walters.

Selection of Social Housing Beneficiaries Robust and Transparent – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the keys to a three- bedroom house to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Finnegan (second from right) during an official handing over ceremony held in Cave Valley, St. Ann on Friday (August 19). Sharing the moment are (from left): Chairman of the NSHP selection committee, Judith Robb-Walters and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann Southwest.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the keys to a three- bedroom house to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Finnegan (second from right) during an official handing over ceremony held in Cave Valley, St. Ann on Friday (August 19). Sharing the moment are (from left): Chairman of the NSHP selection committee, Judith Robb-Walters and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann Southwest.

Two Mothers in Cave Valley, St. Ann Get New Homes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth from left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third from left) are flanked by riders during a stop at Emancipation Park while on the Kingston leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike ‘Jamaica 60’ cycling tour on Saturday (August 13). The tour ended at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth from left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third from left) are flanked by riders during a stop at Emancipation Park while on the Kingston leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike ‘Jamaica 60’ cycling tour on Saturday (August 13). The tour ended at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay.

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the handing over ceremony of the NHT Industry Cove Manor houses in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12).
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Government Puts Focus on Delivering Housing Solutions

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is on track to make affordable homeownership a reality for more Jamaicans. The Prime Minister, in his address at the handing over ceremony for 63 housing units at Industry Cove Manor, Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12), said job seekers to the western parishes have pushed...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) inspects one of the new National Housing Trust (NHT) houses along with other stakeholders at the handing over ceremony of the NHT Industry Cove Manor houses in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12).
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PM Praises NHT For Sound Financial Management

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Housing Trust (NHT) has evolved remarkably over the years, into an organisation that operates with high standards and good business practices. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the handing over ceremony for 63 NHT units at Industry Cove Manor in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12), said that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) greets Sculptor Sched Cole (left), following the unveiling of the statue of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12).
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PM Holness Highlights Importance of Historical Monuments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says while there is a tendency to downplay the building of monuments, they are important historical reminders which should be viewed and treated with respect. Mr. Holness was speaking at the unveiling of the official statue of the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12)....
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Census Data to Address Housing Needs for Vulnerable Groups

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to celebrate the official handover a new three-bedroom home to Delano Tucker (third right) and his family in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (August 11). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Joining in the occasion (from left) are daughter, Denisha Tucker; mother, Nattris Tucker; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Northeast, Kerensia Morrison; Chairperson, Oversight Committee for NSHP, Judith Robb Walters, and father, Desmond Tucker.
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PM Hands Over Three-Bedroom Home to Delano Tucker and Family

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PM Calls for Political Consensus on Crime

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Prime Minister, the most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, during the launch of the 2022 Population and Housing Census at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel, on Wednesday (August 10). Others (from left) are STATIN Deputy Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair; and Chairman, Professor David Tennant.
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PM Launches 2022 Population and Housing Census

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