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The program aims to train leaders in Community Based Organization (CBO’s) with necessary skills to enhance the sustainability of their CBOs and by extension their communities.

Applications Closed

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all applicants who dedicated their time and effort to apply for the National Housing Trust Community-Based Organization Leadership Training. Your interest and commitment are truly commendable.

Applications for this phase of the training program are now closed, and we have completed the initial review process. We are pleased to announce that participants…

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, has praised the…

Twenty-nine-year-old, Kadeisha Page, struck land gold when she was selected as one of 106 selected applicants to receive a Serviced Lot at the…

Owning your own business is a worthwhile experience. The ability to see your dreams and visions come to life while providing employment…

The National Housing Trust (NHT) wishes to reiterate its position on the Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), and to address a few matters that have been raised in light of continued reporting on a terminated agreement under the programme.

The NHT has not signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) neither has the NHT at any point during the claim against Dexim Holdings, sought to keep any elements of the arrangements secret. The claim made by the NHT proceeded to mediation. The rules of court require that what takes place at mediation and documents prepared for or in the course of mediation are kept confidential. The non-disclosure…

The National Housing Trust (NHT) takes note of recent news articles on the status of an agreement under its Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP).

The NHT responds as follows:
1. The public has a fundamental right to information about the use of public resources.
2. Confidentiality is consistent with the process of mediation and is a requirement of the rules of court.
3. The NHT complies with government policy on confidentiality and access to information.
4. The NHT’s funds are secure and are being recovered. Importantly, the NHT will not lose any funds.
5. All developers are subject to the same…

Important Guidelines for Applicants

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence accepting applications for refund of contributions made in 2016 on January 1, 2024. Qualified contributors are being reminded that they may apply for refunds at any time during the year for contributions made in 2016 or earlier.

In addition, the NHT will extend the cash refund granted to eligible public-sector workers for the upcoming year, 2024. Existing mortgagors who received their loan directly from the NHT, are being reminded that they will receive their contributions refund as a credit to their mortgage account.

Several scheme developments in parishes across the island can now look forward to a brighter and smoother Christmas due to upgrades made in their communities under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Schemes Upgrade programme. The project was announced by Prime Minister Most Hon. Andrew Holness in 2017.

This year, a total of 16 communities saw modifications to include disaster mitigation works – inclusive of river training, sewage, water, roadways and curbs and other infrastructure improvements.

The NHT recognises the importance of assisting mortgagors with maintaining their communities to ensure that they remain in good…