Andrew Swaby
Andrew Swaby is the Mayor of Kingston, Jamaica, who has been actively involved in local governance and community development. He recently garnered attention for his leadership in implementing a new resolution by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Cooperation (KSAMC) aimed at imposing fees for entertainment events, in response to concerns about public safety and infrastructure strain caused by large gatherings. Under his guidance, local authorities are working to ensure better planning and management of events, particularly focusing on waste management and environmental sustainability.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 7 | 6.86 | 0.57% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 16,770 | $15,000 | 85$ |
| Totals | 7 | 2,961,167 | 16,770 | $15,000 | 85$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby acknowledged concerns about the maintenance of drains and sidewalks.
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Jamaica:
Andrew Swaby, the Mayor of Kingston, disclosed the property tax collection results during a council meeting.
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Jamaica:
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby is raising concerns over plans by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport to centralise the permit process for entertainment events across the island.
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Jamaica:
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has expressed disappointment that the by-election for the Seivwright Gardens division was not held on the same day as the September 3 General Election.
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Jamaica:
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has proposed the introduction of a refundable bond system to ensure the timely removal of campaign signs across the municipality.
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Jamaica:
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby reflected on Cole’s impact and expressed his gratitude for the time shared with him.
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Jamaica:
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby is calling for the introduction of a structured system to ensure the timely removal of campaign signs and other paraphernalia following elections.
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Jamaica:
Andrew Swaby, the KSAMC’s chairman, suggested to the local government minister, Desmond McKenzie, that the by-elections for the local divisions should be held at the same time as parliamentary elections.
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Jamaica:
Swaby argued that he did not receive the official notice of resignation from Delroy Williams, the councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, until August 11, 2025.
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Jamaica:
Andrew Swaby is the Mayor of Kingston who is contesting the arrangements for a by-election in the Seivwright Gardens Division.
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