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The government has approved the importation of a new shipment of building materials expected to arrive within the next two weeks, as part of efforts to improve housing conditions for vulnerable residents.<\/p>

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Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the materials will support the government\u2019s assistance programme aimed at addressing urgent repairs and structural issues in homes across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCabinet has approved the importation of a new shipment of building materials scheduled to arrive\u2026 in two weeks\u2019 time,\u201d Merchant said during Thursday\u2019s post-Cabinet briefing.<\/p>

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He said the programme is designed to assist low-income households with critical needs, including roof repairs, structural improvements, and the replacement of deteriorating components.<\/p>

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\u201cThis shipment will directly support the government\u2019s assistance programme\u2026 ensuring that residents live in homes free from deterioration and unsafe conditions,\u201d Merchant said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest shipment follows a recent delivery of materials valued at just over $1 million, part of a broader push to strengthen housing conditions nationwide.<\/p>

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Merchant said the initiative forms part of ongoing measures by the administration of Prime Minister Gaston Browne to expand housing support and improve living standards, particularly for vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has also announced an expansion of its duty waiver programme on building materials, allowing for tax-free purchases of items such as cement and blocks up to a value of $100,000 for home construction and renovation.<\/p>

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Officials say the combined measures are intended to reduce building costs and accelerate repairs as demand for housing assistance continues to grow.<\/p>

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