Norma Williams was a picture of joy and relief as she accepted the keys to her new two-bedroom house in Greenvale, Manchester, from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (March 7). The unit was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. Williams is grateful for her new home, which she will share with her...

Twenty-year-old university student, Chelsia Reynolds, and her family are now the proud owners of a new home, thanks to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. The Brompton, St. Elizabeth resident, whose family benefits from the Poor Relief Department in the parish, received a fully furnished two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Miss Reynolds, who is studying law at...

It was a bittersweet moment when senior citizen Neita Grey accepted the keys to her new, three-bedroom home in Bath Mountain, Westmoreland, on Friday (January 24), from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The $11-million house was one of four units built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) that were handed over in the parish on the...

Jamaica is on a transformative journey towards a sustainable future marked by development of the blue and green economies, leveraging the island’s rich marine resources and natural landscapes. This approach not only aims to enhance economic growth, but also ensures the preservation of Jamaica’s unique environment, a vision articulated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and...

A radiant smile lingered on the face of Simone Reid as she received the keys to her new home from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in John Reid, St. Ann, on Thursday (December 12). She was one of three proud beneficiaries of the government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), who received houses in the parish, just in...

With the call for environmental stewardship growing louder each day, Jamaica stands at the crossroads of economic growth and ecological preservation, embracing a bold commitment to sustainability. The trailblazer leading this charge is the Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, who has responsibility for the Environment and Water. With a passion...

In 2018, local digital marketing and technology firm, Adtelligent, open its doors with investment of US$10,000. With the modest outlay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Craig Powe, tells JIS News that the entity was able to purchase some essential pieces of equipment, such as computers and cameras, and hire a small, dedicated staff, as the company embarked on its...

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has embarked on its ‘Business Builder’ campaign, aimed at increasing awareness of the bank’s diverse funding options designed to support the growth and sustainability of businesses across Jamaica. This initiative, which began in June, underscores the DBJ’s commitment to fostering innovation, supporting sustainable development, and empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). General Manager...