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Kingston Mayor Desmond McKenzie (left) laughs with Robert Bryan, executive director of Jamaica Cricket 2007 Ltd., during a press briefing held yesterday at the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC) downtown Kingston offices yesterday. The briefing was held to address recent disagreements between the KSAC and Jamaica Cricket Ltd. regarding the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.
Yahneake Sterling, Staff Reporter
Kingston Mayor Desmond McKenzie says he is unhappy with elements of the construction taking place in preparation for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2007.
Mayor Mckenzie yesterday described a wall being built on the eastern side of South Camp Road, as an encroachment and said the contractors needed to comply with the legal requirements before approval may be granted.
The Kingston Mayor was speaking during a joint press briefing with Robert Bryan,
executive director of Jamaica Cricket Ltd., the local organising committee for the ICC World Cup 2007, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC).
Mr. Mckenzie said approval had been granted for the overall construction in anticipation of Cricket World Cup, but stressed that proper security mechanisms must be put in place so persons using South Camp Road, especially children, will be free from danger.
move to prevent construction
"If they proceed with the construction of this wall without first obtaining the necessary approvals, we will move to prevent the construction from taking place," Mayor Mckenzie said.
He added that the KSAC would not be putting itself in a position to be sued.
The Kingston Mayor also said that despite recent disagreements with the local organising body, the KSAC was in support of the staging of the Cricket World Cup and "will continue to work to facilitate this grand spectacle".
