Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby defends decision to establish advisory committee

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Social Security Ministry sounds alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Fire damaged sections of Leeds Primary in St.Elizabeth, loss estimated at $50M

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Approximately 8,000 people to benefit from jobs arising from two major hotel developments in St. Ann

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Police identify 3 POIs in murder of  bus driver in Spanish Town

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Approximately 200lbs of ganja seized in Slipe, St. Elizabeth

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Decision to be taken on resumption of classes at Oracabessa Primary School following fire last night

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Murder accused Rushawn Patterson, fatally shot in alleged police confrontation this morning

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Public sector teachers restive over non-payment of graduate allowances

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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Decomposed body found in Mansfield Heights, Ocho Rios, St.Ann this morning

Chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, Mayor Andrew Swaby has defended the newly formed Advisory Committee, highlighting the expertise of its members and the urgent need for independent oversight in local governance.

The committee was formed last month in response to the absence of a Local Public Accounts Committee, LPAC, a body required under the local governance laws. 

Mayor Swaby explained that the absence of the LPAC caused a significant void in independent oversight, and this had to be addressed.

He said the new advisory committee is not a replacement for the LPAC, but a proactive step to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

He added that the diverse expertise of the advisory committee reflects his belief in bipartisan governance.

KSAMC Chairman, Mayor Andrew Swaby speaking at yesterday’s meeting of the corporation. 

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