Andrew Swaby
Jamaican politician
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Andrew Anthony Swaby (born December 15, 1971[2]), is a Jamaican politician who currently as mayor of Kingston since 2024.[3]
Andrew Swaby | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Kingston | |
| Assumed office 12 March 2024 | |
| Deputy | Delroy Williams |
| Preceded by | Delroy Williams |
| Deputy Mayor of Kingston | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1971 |
| Party | People's National Party |
| Spouse | Nicholette Swaby |
| Children | 3 |
| University of the West Indies Bsc Caribbean Maritime University | |
He has been an elected Councillor/representative for the past 26 years; he holds a BSc in Business Administration & a Masters in Logistics & Supply-Chain Management.[4][5]
Early life
Swaby was born on 15 December 1971 in Black River, St. Elizabeth. He attended Munro College and the University of the West Indies.
Political career
Before ascending to the mayoralty in 2024, Swaby spent over 25 years in public service.
- Entry into Politics: He entered representational politics in 1998 as the Councillor for the Vineyard Town division.
- Local Leadership: He served as the Deputy Mayor of Kingston between 2012 and 2016 under then-Mayor Dr. Angela Brown Burke.
- Civic Roles: He is a long-standing Justice of the Peace (JP), a role he maintained throughout his political career.[6]
Personal life
He is married to Nicholette Swaby and he has 3 daughters.[7]
