Golding promises support for young people and public sector employees to own a home under future PNP administration

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Students and staff of Christiana High School receive grief counselling following death of sixth former

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding describes Health Ministry’s ‘Know Your Numbers’ initiative as “a joke”

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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ODPEM says critical attention is being placed on management of national stores which house relief items

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Golding: the PNP did the heavy lifting that set country on sustainable fiscal path

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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PNP files law suit against Portmore parish status bill

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Former NFL player Devon McDonald leads cast to host third edition of Flag Football Event

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Chuck Fenda excited about upcoming US Tour

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Jamaica names protected seven for upcoming West Indies breakout T/20 league

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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Political analyst believes Golding will highlight need for better housing solutions during budget debate

By Markelia Rumble

A special $1 billion Young Owners Deposit Fund will be created within the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a future People’s National Party (PNP) government.

This, according to Opposition Leader Mark Golding.

He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament yesterday.

According to Mr. Golding, the fund will provide young people under 35, who have contributed to the NHT for at least two years, with access to a $500,000 deposit grant to help them purchase homes.

Meantime, the Opposition Leader says public sector employees will have three months before they commence repayment of NHT loans under a PNP administration.

Currently, NHT borrowers are required to start repayment the month after loan disbursement.

Mr. Golding also proposed increasing the NHT’s debt servicing ratio (DSR) for public sector workers from 33.3% to 40% of their gross salary.

He said this will allow workers to borrow larger amounts for home purchases.

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