Government MP for Central Clarendon | State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development | Former Mayor of Kingston |
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20 Sep 2025
Earlier I was sworn in at King’s House as the State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development (@LocalGovJa).
I look forward to working alongside Minister McKenzie and the hard working team of Local Govt practitioners across Jamaica. I thank the Prime Minister The Most Hon. Dr @AndrewHolnessJM for his confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve as Minister of State.
I must also congratulate my brother Minister Donovan Williams on his appointment as Minister of State in the Min. Of Labour and Social Security. @DWilliams_Ja
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Delroy Williams retweeted
Jun 11
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan says the move by Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby to increase divisional allocation fund provisions confirms the mayor can do more to address parish council roads.
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Im not at the municipality currently but I trust the Mayor responsible has seen this.
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The Government of Jamaica has been spending $67 billion from the budget on Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts. This investment is supporting families, restoring critical infrastructure, and rebuilding key sectors which drive our economy.
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May 4
Yesterday, I attended the floral tributes in memory of our children who have died under tragic and violent circumstances. The fight to protect our children must continue.
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Apr 29
This is in the middle of a committee meeting while other members have been spending 7 hours minding the business of the people.
This was clearly an attempt to distract and disrupt.
Apr 29
Video showing Dr Angela Brown-Burke removing the mace in Parliament
#NationWide #NW90FM #MyNationWide #NWNews
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Apr 23
A few weeks ago your stance was that the Govt needs to move faster. The tune has now changed.
Your question is framed in a very vague manner. Each scenario or assessment has its own merits. Some will already have protections and studies and others can be done as needed.
The faster we get the relevant persons to work on the required tasks, the faster we are able to get work done and the faster we are able to get recovery to these persons.
Apr 23
Hi Mr. Williams. By what speedy means/processes will a minister " be informed of environmental protection and conservation, structural integrity, zoning and other planning issues, public safety, the International Fire Codes (IFC) and the International Building Codes (IBC)."?
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Apr 23
The NaRRA Bill allows for the setting of processing timelines. It empowers the Minister to intervene in a structured manner to address matters of delays, etc. Setting timelines for different types of applications is a common practice within the MCs. It is common for MCs to set 21, 60 and 90 days timelines. The bill maintains this practice while placing the responsibility on the Minister to ensure the efficient processing of these applications. In other words, the Minister has to ensure that the processing time is adhered to or determine if there is a reasonable basis on the part of the approving entities for not doing so. The Minister arrives at a decision after evaluating all the issues (Building, planning, environmental, etc). A good bill.
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The NaRRA Bill allows the Minister to provide oversight of the process to ensure the Reconstruction and Resilience Projects are fast-tracked in the interest of Jamaica. The Minister in arriving at a decision is not on “ a frolic of his own”, he has to take into consideration all issues to include environmental protection and conservation, structural integrity, zoning and other planning issues, public safety, the International Fire Codes (IFC) and the International Building Codes (IBC). In other words, he has to ensure that the decision is rational, fair and not arbitrary . A good bill.
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Delroy Williams retweeted
Jamaica’s Noise Abatement Act of 1997 is up for review. Although noise is never musical, music can be [very] noisy.
Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
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Delroy Williams retweeted
Mar 12
The long-awaited National School Nutrition Policy, NSNP, is now being implemented in schools across the country.
That's according to Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon.
READ MORE HERE: ow.ly/ZHm350Ytbvp
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(1/3) #HappeningNow: Back on duty and back to serving Jamaica!
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, returns to official duties today.
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Feb 9
Mr Golding should also explain how this reconciles with his dump up swamp housing initiative.
Interesting…
6 Jul 2025
The PNP President is very disrespectful.
He claims that he plans to "dump-up swamp land" to put houses for Jamaicans.
He then says he is going to run a money on "di likkle (taxi) man dem" who drive "pro-box & AR Wagon" to have them carry "di pickney dem".
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Feb 9
Golding led a strong resistance to the relocation of Weise-Road residents while I was Mayor for political reasons.
They are among the most vulnerable to flooding in KSA.
Feb 9
The world as we knew has changed and Jamaica has to evolve with it. We cannot keep paying for climate disasters the same old way.
Every stronger storm, every flooded community, every collapsed hillside leads to the same cycle: borrow more money, pay high interest, and spend years paying banks instead of properly rebuilding lives and communities. That approach is no longer fit for purpose.
There is a smarter way and it is already working across the Caribbean and beyond.
Let’s talk about it -
This is not theory. It is global best practice.
Jamaica this means using smarter financing to invest directly in resilience
✔️ Stabilising hillsides
✔️ Managing rivers and flood zones
✔️ Strengthening drainage and coastlines
✔️ Protecting vulnerable communities
The question is not whether storms will come.
The real question is whether we keep paying for every disaster the old way, or modernise our financial strategy so resilience, recovery and protection come first.
Let’s think long term, sustainably and smartly and #buildbackbetta than before.
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Yet another coordinated and barefaced LIE which PNP bloggers, including John Polack and Shelly Curran, are spreading today.
They wake up on a daily basis and tell lies.
Our Deputy Prime Minister/General Secretary is well. Absolutely no truth to this PNP propaganda.
Jan 16
Deputy PM Horace Chang back in the hospital after he suffered a stroke. We pray for his recovery although it's looking dicey.
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Drainage has been a concern of many for years when road rehabilitation projects are undertaken.
Under the @AskSparkjamaica Project, residents on Bottom Road in Bucknor, Central Clarendon are pleased to see the drain infrastructure work being done.
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19 Dec 2025
Effective partnership between, the government of Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM and the security forces is bringing positive outcomes.
Much more to be done, as we strive to keep our communities, safer and more secure.
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3 Nov 2025
We continue to visit residents across Central Clarendon. Residents are thankful, while they pray for the worst affected in other parishes.
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Delroy Williams retweeted
31 Oct 2025
US$70m more: Jamaica’s second layer in its disaster risk financing framework has triggered - the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF).
CCRIF to make record payout to the Government of Jamaica totalling US$70.8 Million (~J$11.4 Billion), following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
This marks the largest single payout in CCRIF’s history and is a powerful demonstration of the organization’s parametric insurance model. This payout will be made within 14 days, consistent with CCRIF’s commitment to speed, transparency, and fiscal responsiveness.
In announcing the payout, CCRIF CEO, Mr. Isaac Anthony, stated: “This payout to Jamaica is not just a financial transaction, it is a reaffirmation of CCRIF’s mission to stand with our members in their most difficult moments. On behalf of the CCRIF Board, Management, and Team, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Jamaica. We are proud to support the Government’s swift response and recovery efforts, and we remain committed to helping build a more resilient and secure future for all.”
In addition to this tropical cyclone payout, the Government of Jamaica is expected to receive a second payout under its excess rainfall policy, pending final model calculations.
#ccrifspc #jamaica #caribbean #payout #hurricanemelissa #disasterriskfinancing #disasterfinancing #parametric #insurance
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