KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has raised concerns about the implications of the newly passed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act 2026, warning that the legislation could significantly weaken the authority of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

Speaking during a council meeting, Swaby urged councillors to familiarise themselves with the contents of the legislation, describing its impact on local government as “significant and immediate”.

“It’s a piece of legislation that this council must take seriously and understand fully, because its implications for local government in Jamaica and for the corporation in particular are significant and immediate,” Swaby said.