• Through the National Housing Trust homeowners can now access a home-improvement loan of up to J$3.5 million at a low interest rate of 2 percent. The NHT will also provide grants of up to J$500,000 for contributors facing significant damage. These grants will be awarded based on need and level of impact. The Government has extended the duty-free and GCT-free importation of Hurricane relief supplies until the end of December 2025. With this, shipments of relief supplies can reach Jamaicans without the added financial strain. Tax Administration Jamaica has extended the deadline for filing GCT, SCT, and others taxes for Jamaicans and businesses due on October 31. The new deadline is November 28, without penalty.