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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official handover ceremony for New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) units to two beneficiaries in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official handover ceremony for New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) units to two beneficiaries in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19.

Handling of Economy Results in Low Unemployment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is crediting the Government’s handling of the economy for the decrease in Jamaica’s unemployment rate. “In these difficult times, what you want is steady management and steady leadership. You want a government that...
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
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

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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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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 Calls for Political Consensus on Crime

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