Author: Patrice Walters

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.

The People’s National Party (PNP) Caucus of Councillors in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has expressed support for Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby in relation to the procedure for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens division.

This after Mayor Swaby raised concern about due process not being followed, when Jamaica Labour Party Leader, Dr. Andrew Holness announced that the by-election for some local government divisions will be held alongside the General Election on September 3.

At the time of the announcement, on August 10, councillor for the Seivwright Gardens division, the JLP’s Delroy Williams, had not resigned.

His resignation was subsequently submitted and took effect on August 11.

In a statement, the PNP Caucus noted that it supports Mayor Swaby in his bid to defend the integrity of the law and due process regarding the by-election.

It commended Mayor Swaby for his steadfast commitment to upholding the law and protecting the integrity of local governance.

According to the caucus, at the time of the announcement, Mr. Williams continued to serve in office and that no resignation had been tendered or received by the Mayor in keeping with the requirements of the Local Governance Act.

It cited the law which stipulates that a councillor may resign only by delivering a signed, written notice to the chairperson of the council, that the chairperson must then notify both the minister and the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and publish the resignation in a daily newspaper.

The law states that only after these legal steps can a by-election date be set, by order of the chairperson, in consultation with the chief electoral officer.

The caucus said it was not until Monday, August 11, that Mayor Swaby received Mr. Williams’ resignation letter, with immediate effect.

It said the mayor has since acted fully in accordance with the law, by formally accepting the resignation, notifying the relevant authorities, and moving to publish the notice within the legally mandated timeframe.

The caucus emphasised that local government is a cornerstone of Jamaica’s democracy and its processes must never be compromised by political expediency.

It said Mayor Swaby acted with transparency, due process and respect for the rule of law.

The caucus said it rejects any attempt to mislead the public or to undermine the lawful authority of the KSAMC.