Here’s a timeline of all the Municipal Corporations located in Jamaica, along with their establishment periods or updates in their status:
1. Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation
Established: 1923
Notes: Formerly known as the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), this is the governing body for the city of Kingston and its surrounding areas in St. Andrew. It was one of the earliest corporations established.
2. St. Catherine Municipal Corporation
Established: 1947
Notes: Covers the entire parish of St. Catherine, except for Portmore, which now has its own status as a municipality.
3. Clarendon Municipal Corporation
Established: 1947
Notes: Administers the parish of Clarendon, with the main town being May Pen.
4. Manchester Municipal Corporation
Established: 1947
Notes: Governs the parish of Manchester, where Mandeville is the capital.
5. St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation
Established: 1947
Notes: Manages the parish of St. Elizabeth, with Black River being its administrative capital.
