Government lands being assessed for possible use in new social housing programme

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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JUTC fleet to be expanded with arrival of 63 buses tomorrow

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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PM Holness calls on regional governments to escalate collective diplomatic engagement as part of efforts to stem flow of illicit arms

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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St. James police increase activities against lottery scammers

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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NCB introduces audio guidance feature on select ABMs islandwide

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness declares that days of undertaking projects for an election are gone

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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Six firearms seized and man arrested as JCF intensifies efforts against gun crimes

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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Prime Minister Holness wants Jamaica to embrace technology including AI to help with rapid assessments after disasters

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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PM Holness says Government examining legislation to introduce harsher penalties for thieves who prey on telecoms infrastructure

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

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PM Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities

The ministry of economic growth and job creation is assessing available government owned lands, as part of efforts to assist persons under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

The issue was discussed at today’s meeting of parliament’s  public accounts committee which is examining  concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report on government’s social benefit programmes.

Committee chair Julian Robinson highlighted the challenges faced by persons who do not own lands and queried if there was a mechanism to assist those who occupy state lands.

Permanent secretary in the ministry Arlene Williams said the ministry has been grappling with issues relating to land tenure.

To benefit from a house under the NSHP,  individuals must own the land or have permission to use it.

She explained that a process has begun where members of parliament were asked to look within their constituencies for available lands.

Read More