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The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be hosting an online Developers Workshop under the theme “Build With Us” on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The session is open to current and prospective development partners and will outline how developers can collaborate with the Trust to deliver affordable housing solutions. Attendees will learn how to gain access to NHT-owned lands, benefit from reduced…

The National Housing Trust extends heartfelt congratulations to Board Director Ms. Merle Donaldson on receiving Jamaica's prestigious Order of Distinction (Commander Class). Her exemplary service and unwavering commitment to affordable housing initiatives have significantly advanced the Trust's mission to serve Jamaican families nationwide.

The National Housing Trust proudly congratulates Board Chairman Mr. Linval Freeman on receiving the Order of Distinction (Commander Class). His distinguished leadership and professional excellence have been instrumental in strengthening the organization's strategic direction while contributing significantly to Jamaica's accounting profession and public service sector.

Kingston, Jamaica l July 25, 2025 — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 cohort of its Construction Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support talented Jamaican students pursuing careers in the built environment.

The scholarship will award up to $1 million in funding to 25 undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, and other construction-related disciplines at any accredited local university during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during his budget…

“This Is a Dream Come True”: Westmoreland Retirees Moved to Tears After Receiving SMART Energy Grants from the NHT

Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica – In a ceremony marked by gratitude, ten retirees from Westmoreland were formally presented with SMART Energy Grants by the National Housing Trust (NHT) on Friday, July 18, during the ground-breaking ceremony for Chantilly Gardens in the parish.

Each grant, valued at up to $1.5 million, will allow recipients to install solar energy systems in their homes, offering, among other things a much needed relief from energy costs.

Carmen Foster, a retired healthcare provider who served with…

Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has commended the National Housing Trust (NHT) for its historic performance in expanding housing access across Jamaica, citing that over the last nine years the NHT has invested $343 billion in housing, the largest in Jamaica’s history.

The Prime Minister was speaking on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Chantilly Gardens, a new 120-unit development located just outside Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The development is being delivered by the NHT in partnership with Grange Solutions Limited under the Guaranteed Purchase…

Emancipation Park came alive as the National Housing Trust (NHT) hosted the Kingston leg of its third Home It! Expo, drawing thousands of Jamaicans eager to take charge of their homeownership journey.

Now in its second year, the 2025 staging built on the momentum of the inaugural series, offering a dynamic, one-stop hub for mortgage readiness and housing-related services. From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., more than 2,700 registered attendees benefited from a wide range of NHT services, including personalised consultations, prequalification assessments, eligibility letters,…