NHT to build two new State parks

In celebration of its 50th anniversary this year, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will break ground on new State parks in Manchester and Kingston and St Andrew.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced that the Kingston and St Andrew park will be located on sections of King's House lands, while discussions continue regarding the exact site for the Manchester park. He advised that discussions have commenced with Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen regarding the park to be developed on the King's House property, while parallel talks are being held with the local municipality to determine the location of the facility in Manchester.

The two new State parks are intended to provide major green spaces for recreation and wellness, modelled after the success of Emancipation Park in St Andrew. Holness made the announcement during his recent contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives. He stated that the NHT has remained one of the most enduring and consequential institutions within Jamaica's development framework, saying, "this is an institution that has served Jamaica well".

He indicated that the annual transfer from the NHT to support the National Budget has not impaired the Trust's ability to meet demand for mortgage loans, even at zero per cent interest rates.