Andrew Swaby

Andrew Anthony Swaby (born December 15, 1971), is a Jamaican politician who currently as mayor of Kingston since 2024.

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.

Early life

Swaby was born in 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.

Personal life

He is married to Nicholette Swaby and he has 3 daughters.

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