Central Kingston’s housing stock in dire need of overhaul says MP Williams

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams, has acknowledged that “it goes without saying” that the constituency is in need of a massive housing overhaul.

“Much of the housing infrastructure is ageing and is in urgent need of improvement,” Williams said Tuesday in the House of Representatives. The second-term MP was making his contribution to the 2026/27 State of the Constituency Debate.

Williams shared that he has been making some progress in tackling the problem. He told the Parliament that through the New Social Housing Programme and building grants, several multi-family housing solutions have been constructed.