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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,…

Historic Development Marks Major Leap Toward National Housing Goals

Clarendon, Jamaica – The National Housing Trust’s (NHT) mission to deliver 43,000 housing starts gained fresh momentum on Friday, June 20, with a groundbreaking ceremony for 2,064 new houses at Longville Meadows in Clarendon, one of the largest developments of its kind within the parish.

This transformative project is being developed through a $25 billion partnership between the NHT and Gore Developments Limited, under a modified version of the NHT’s Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP). When completed Longville Meadows will include 1,372 one-bedroom…

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will introduce its announced revised loan limits earlier than expected.  Starting June 16, 2025, contributors will be able to access the increased loan limits announced by Prime Minister Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, during the 2025/2026 budget debate. The Prime Minister at the time indicated that the new benefits will take effect July 1, 2025 however the NHT will be implementing two weeks ahead of the scheduled date.

Meanwhile, other policy changes such as the expanded Home Grant, reductions in service charges and lower deposit requirements, will take effect July 1, as previously…