Andrew Swaby
JamaicapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby was among the attendees at the album listening event.
5 Questions With Vybz Kartel | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-06-19
Andrew Swaby was elected Mayor of Kingston and chairman of the KSAMC.
Editorial | Fix local government divisions | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-13
Andrew Swaby is the mayor who called a recess during the heated meeting.
Tensions flare at KSAMC as JLP protests election of deputy mayor | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-11
Andrew Swaby is the Mayor of Kingston who called for a recess during the meeting.
JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11Andrew Swaby is the mayor of Kingston who suggested that municipalities should take charge of their solid waste collection.
Editorial | Whither NSWMA? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-23
Andrew Swaby is the Mayor of Kingston who proposed a waste management decentralisation programme.
KSAMC proposes waste management decentralisation programme | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-15Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, condemned the actions regarding the destruction of billboards.
'Stop it!' - KSAMC condemns destruction of entertainment billboards | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-24Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, cautioned seasonal vendors that they must register with the KSAMC.
KSAMC, police vow public order ahead of Christmas rush | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-15
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby continued the tradition of lighting the Christmas tree at St William Grant Park.
Not so merry Christmas | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-14
Mayor Swaby flicked on the lights on the gigantic Christmas Tree inside the St William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.
Delightful KSAMC Christmas tree-lighting ceremony | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-13
Swaby described the initiative as both a practical response to the fallout from the Category 5 hurricane and a gesture of appreciation to stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
KSAMC unveils 20% discount to ease post-hurricane pressure on entertainment industryJamaica· 2025-12-10Mayor Andrew Swaby told the monthly meeting of the KSAMC about the advertising companies that owe the municipality millions.
Illegal billboards dominant across Kingston and St Andrew; KSAMC explores regularisation | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-05
Andrew Swaby, the Kingston Mayor, announced an alliance with the Jamaican diaspora to support the affected parishes after Hurricane Melissa.
65% of small businesses in Westmoreland wiped out by Hurricane Melissa - Mayor | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-02
Kingston and St Andrew Mayor Andrew Swaby urged for updated building codes and greater municipal authority after Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Strengthen local government apparatus | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-29Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby urged revisions to Jamaica’s Small Building Code to better withstand hurricanes.
‘Not one red cent’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-14
Andrew Swaby, the mayor of Kingston, has called for an update of Jamaica’s small building code in response to Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Bolstering local government | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-13Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby calls for more resilient construction standards after Hurricane Melissa.
Kgn mayor calls for more resilient construction standards after Category 5 storm | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-12Andrew Swaby, the Mayor of Kingston, discussed the need to adjust rental fees at the Constant Spring Arcade.
KSAMC considering adjusting rent at Constant Spring Arcade | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-12Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has announced the scaling down of Christmas celebrations this year.
KSAMC to scale down Christmas celebrations this year | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-11
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby praised the business community’s leadership and pledged continued support from the KSAMC.
Businesses unite to tidy and transform downtown Kingston | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-01
Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, has strongly condemned the misinformation regarding shelter charges.
All shelters are free of cost, says KSAMC as it denies claims that persons are being charged | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-27Andrew Swaby, Mayor of Kingston, emphasizes the importance of proper food distribution for the homeless.
Managed meals over mayhem | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-20
Andrew Swaby, Mayor of Kingston, emphasized the need for proper communication with those helping the homeless.
Charities heeding the call to direct homeless feeding programmes through shelters | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20Kingston's mayor Andrew Swaby has urged the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to get its act together, citing complaints from several communities that their garbage has not been collected.
Swaby raps NSWMA for uncollected garbage, dirty Corporate Area streets | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-15Andrew Swaby is urging people with food intended for the homeless to channel donations through the Marie Atkins Night Shelter.
Stale food warning | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-13
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby visited Nadine Thompson to conduct an assessment of her situation.
KSAMC to assist woman affected by repeated flooding in Trafalgar Park | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-08
On Sunday, Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby led an enforcement team in the capital city to remove campaign material.
Campaign clutter | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-24
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby acknowledged concerns about the maintenance of drains and sidewalks.
ONE STEP FROM DISASTER | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-14
Andrew Swaby, the Mayor of Kingston, disclosed the property tax collection results during a council meeting.
Over $4.6 million in property taxes collected by KSAMC | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-12Mayor 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.
PERMIT CLASH | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-10