NHT encourages employer arrears amnesty programme take-up by MSMEs, charitable organisations

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NHT encourages employer arrears amnesty programme take-up by MSMEs, charitable organisations

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and registered charitable organisations are being encouraged to take advantage of waivers offered through the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme. NHT Assistant General...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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