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In a move aimed at promoting responsible event planning, the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Cooperation (KSAMC) has passed a resolution for the inclusion of fees in applications for hosting entertainment events.
The new policy applies to all events requiring permits, licences or other forms of authorisation that are granted by the KSAMC.
The resolution, which was passed during the KSAMC’s monthly meeting at the Corporation’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (February 11), is in response to growing concerns about the impact of entertainment events on local infrastructure, public safety and community resources.
With the increasing popularity of these large-scale events, local authorities recognised the need to establish a sustainable system for managing these activities.
The resolution proposes the imposition of the corresponding fees for entertainment events based on their size, type, and impact on the community, which are currently under discussion.
Addressing the meeting, Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said discussions have been held with the organisers of one major carnival event, noting that the meeting was attended by several other key stakeholders.
These included representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and the regulatory authorities, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Public Health Department.
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