Prime Minister Hands Over New NSHP House to Visually Impaired Man
By: , December 6, 2024
Photo: Michael Sloley
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets the owner of a new house, Leo Chin, on Mandela Terrace, St. Andrew, on Thursday (December 5). The house was handed over as part of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Observing is the sister and caregiver of Mr. Chin, Linda Reid.
Photo: Michael Sloley
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), guides visually impaired man, Leo Chin, through his new house that he received on December 5, under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).The Full Story
A visually impaired man, Leo Chin, became the owner of a new house on December 5, following the handover of his unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
The ceremony and ribbon cutting took place at Lot 124 Mandela Terrace, in St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who handed over the unit, noted that the initiative is part of the Government’s commitment to providing affordable housing solutions and dignified living conditions for all Jamaicans.
He reiterated that the structure showcases the transformative power of government policy and taxpayers’ resources in realising the dreams of Jamaican citizens.
“This is prosperity; it’s a transformation of your life to achieve a long-standing goal, and this has happened through government policy and taxpayers’ resources, and it is done in a way that can withstand any criticism of inefficiency or corruption or any other allegations that might be levelled,” Dr. Holness said.
The NSHP, established in 2018 as part of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, aims to create sustainable housing solutions for Jamaican families in need.
Emphasising the importance of community engagement and responsibility, the Prime Minister highlighted the social contract inherent in the programme.
“This is a social contract. This is an expression of commitment by the beneficiary to abide by certain requirements to see to the success of the programme,” he said.
Recognising the role of the beneficiary in fostering positive change within the community, Dr. Holness called on him to not only be an upstanding citizen but also an advocate for good in his neighbourhood.
The handover of this new house under the NSHP exemplifies the Government’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of Jamaican citizens through accessible and quality housing solutions.
The success of the programme reflects a collaborative effort among the Government, beneficiaries, and the wider community to create a brighter future for all.
It is projected that more than 300 units will be built under the NSHP by the end of the year.