KSMAC collects over J$4.6 million in property taxes
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Councillor Andrew Swaby, chairman of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), says just over J$4.6 million was collected during five property tax collection drives held in St. Andrew between June and August 2025.
The mayor of Kingston made the disclosure while addressing the general sitting of council at the corporation’s downtown Kingston offices on September 9.
He informed that the collection initiative involved a partnership with Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), with support from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
Two collection drives were held at the Emmanuel Christian Academy in Norbrook, and the others at Tropical Plaza on Constant Spring Road, Meadowbrook Community Centre in Havendale, and Liguanea Plaza on Old Hope Road.
Mayor Swaby said that the intention of the collection initiative was to “remind citizens of the critical role property tax plays in supporting municipal services, increase voluntary compliance and reduce arrears”.
He thanked the team that coordinated the drives.
“Given the positive results, we will be expanding this initiative to other parts of Kingston and St. Andrew,” he said.
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