rime Minister Dr Andrew Holness consoles emotional New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor, as she recounts her previous living condition, during Wednesday’s handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St Catherine.
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Gov’t slams social media rumours regarding social housing programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is rejecting social media rumours claiming that the houses delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) are not owned by the beneficiaries.
“Contrary to the misinformation circulating on social media, the housing units provided under the NSHP are fully owned by the beneficiaries, not the Government of Jamaica,” the ministry said Thursday.
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has travelled across the country in recent weeks handing over keys to beneficiaries.
“We affirm that no houses built under the NSHP are on land where beneficiaries lack property rights. All houses are constructed on land provided by the beneficiaries, a core requirement for receiving a social house under the NSHP. This includes land ownership, long-term lease, or granted permission, supported by legitimate claims such as a deed of gift.”
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The ministry added that the programme does not currently operate on a rent/lease or rent-to-own basis as the NSHP does not own a portfolio of land.
The ministry said it remains “steadfast in its commitment to advancing the vital programme and will continue to ensure its integrity, transparency and positive impact on the lives of those in need”.
“We urge those spreading false information about the NSHP to cease, as this misinformation undermines a programme dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable Jamaicans,” a press release chided.
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The ministry says it is working to build its capacity to partner with individuals willing to donate land for the construction of social houses, which will then be allocated to approved beneficiaries.
As of January 31, 2025, the NSHP has completed approximately 300 housing units, providing 648 rooms and benefiting over 968 individuals across Jamaica.
