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NHT processes $2.9 billion in hurricane relief grants

Nov 14, 2026 · The Gleaner

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The National Housing Trust (NHT) has processed 7,600 applications under its Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief Grant programme, amounting to approximately $2.9 billion in assistance to affected Jamaicans. The grant, which amounted up to $500,000, was extended beyond NHT mortgage customers to include contributors generally, with allocations being assessed based on need and level of impact.

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