Young Jamaicans represented the majority of recipients of keys and letters of possession for land during the National Housing Trust's (NHT) combined handover ceremony for Hummingbird Meadows Phases 1&2 and Monymusk Country Estate Phase 2, Clarendon on Friday ( November 10).

The handing over of the keys and letters of possession, was led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

'No is not never. Just keep trying.'

Those were the sentiments expressed by Sherry-Ann Pryce, one of the newest homeowners at the NHT's Hummingbird Meadows (Phase 2) located in Clarendon.

The 33-year-old said it was her seventh time applying for one of the NHT's units, but she had hope and confidence that the seventh time would be her breakthrough because, after all, 'seven is God's perfect number.'

One hundred and forty-four (144) housing units are to be constructed in Tivoli Gardens, West Kingston, as part of the National Housing Trust's (NHT) Community Renewal Programme. Construction for the development, named Royal Estate, was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday (November 24).

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.

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.