KINGSTON, Jamaica-The Revenue Department of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has started sending letters to car dealerships across the municipality, in an effort to recover outstanding fees for signage and advertisements.

Addressing Tuesday’s meeting of the KSAMC, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said 188 letters were printed for dispatch with billing applied retroactively for several years, adding that this is in line with the legal framework for collection.

“So far, we have been able to deliver 89 of those letters, accounting for approximately $5.79 million in revenue bill. Invoices have already been issued to these dealerships and our team is actively following up to encourage payment,” the mayor said.

“As of July 4, 2025, 15 businesses, roughly 11.4 per cent, have made payment amounting to close to $800,000. We are also making efforts to track down businesses that have relocated. We want to ensure that they are held accountable for what is owed to the KSAMC,” he added.

He said the compliance unit will continue to pursue the outstanding amounts to ensure full compliance.

“This exercise is not just about collecting money; it’s about collecting well-needed resources, which are required to fund operations to ensure that the nunicipality is managed in the way that it should. Part of the outstanding funds will be used to replace missing and damaged street signs across Kingston and St Andrew,” the mayor said.

He pointed out that these signs are critical, as they help people to find their way, guide emergency services and keep the roads organised and safe.

-JIS