Excerpt from Observer Column - 17 April 2017
by Jean Lowrie-Chin
Kington Mayor Senator Delroy
Williams hosted a colourful launch of the 145th Anniversary
celebration as Kingston as the Capital City of Jamaica. The launch which took
place at South Parade, featured the talented Lannaman’s and Tivoli Dance Troupes,
the Mico University Choir and a smart march-past by the Jamaica Constabulary
Force. JIS reporter Chad Bryan noted, “It included the reading of the history of Kingston by Executive Director
of the Institute of Jamaica, Vivian Crawford, and the symbolic lowering of the
Spanish Town flag and the breaking of the Kingston flag, signifying the change
in the seat of power as Jamaica’s capital on April 4, 1872.”
In an interview with
blogger Emma Lewis, Mayor Williams spoke passionately about his plans for
Kingston. “I want to make Kingston the number one city in the
Caribbean – the capital city of the Caribbean – and a truly global city,” her
told her.
Digicel Chairman Denis O’Brien shares this vision,
establishing his impressive Digicel Regional Headquarters on the Kingston
waterfront and funding the extensive renovation of the Coronation Market.
GraceKennedy’s new headquarters now under construction, is testimony to that
95-year-old company’s faith in the city.
When questioned about his plans to tackle solid waste and
create more green spaces, the Mayor gave Emma a refreshing response: “It’s not
just a question of funds. It’s a question of using the funds efficiently and
without waste.”
Congratulations to the Mayor, Town Clerk Robert Hill and the
KSAC Team on their bold steps.
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