Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby is challenging the current financial framework of the One Road Authority, citing persistent funding shortages for local infrastructure.
Latest News International News North & East Environment Business Bites Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements Latest News International News North & East Environment Business Bites Social Love Horse Racing World Champs Commonwealth Games FIFA
World Cup 2022 Entertainment Art & Culture Tuesday Style Food Awards JOL Takes Style Out Design Week JA Black Friday Relationships Classifieds Motor Vehicles Place an Ad Jobs & Careers Study Centre Jnr Study Centre Advertorial Supplements International News Business Bites Food Awards Entertainment World Champs Career & Education Environment Advertorial Supplements Classifieds Design Week In this file photo Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St.. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) monthly
meeting on Tuesday (March 10).. (JIS photo) Latest News, News May 13, 2026 Swaby reiterates concerns about One Road Authority KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has raised concerns about the financial constraints being experienced by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) amid the establishment of the One Road Authority.. “It is still not clear how the establishment of the One Road Authority will address the issue of inadequate financial resources
for local authorities.. There has been no clear indication on how municipal corporations will gain access to increased allocations needed to properly maintain and rehabilitate roads under our responsibility,” said Swaby during a meeting of the KSAMC on Tuesday.. The mayor also noted that the KSAMC Roads and Works Department continues to operate with fewer technical officers than required, and the authority to expand its capacity does not rest solely with the municipal corporation.. “If
we are serious about improving road conditions across Kingston and St Andrew, then local authorities like the KSAMC must be properly resourced both financially and technically,” he noted.. Noting comments he said were made by Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan, that 70 per cent of the roads in Kingston and St Andrew are the responsibility of the KSAMC, Swaby blamed a lack of resources.. “Local authorities are simply not funded at the level
that allows us to properly maintain roads under our care,” he said.. Swaby said each month the KSAMC receives, on average, $85 million from the parochial revenue fund for road maintenance but said the amount is nowhere near enough to complete the repairs necessary.. He also noted that the allocation is not only for roads but also for drain cleaning, de-bushing and support for seasonal work programmes.. The mayor said local authorities are being asked
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