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Louis Williams is expected to be named as the new chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), senior government sources have told The Gleaner.

Mr. Williams is chairman of the Matrix Group of Companies and brother of former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) senator, now chairman of the board of Air Jamaica, Shirley Williams.

The UDC is one of the most powerful public bodies. It has responsibility for the development and maintenance of commercial, resort, residential and infrastructure development in designated urban centres in Jamaica.

When contacted by The Gleaner, Mr. Williams denied that he is heading to the UDC.

"It's been a rumour. That decision is Mr. [Bruce] Golding's decision and I have not been officially informed as such," Mr. Williams, who described himself as a loyal and hard-working JLP member, told The Gleaner.

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He added: "It is not official. I would not hesitate to tell you if it were confirmed. It is rumours and speculations."

Meanwhile, Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry yesterday announced Christopher Bovell, JLP treasurer, as the new chairman of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC).

Other boards that have been appointed under the Transport Ministry are the Port Authority of Jamaica, where Noel Hylton has been reappointed as chairman.

Mark Hart has been appointed as chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica.

George Johnson will chair the Transport Authority while Richard Powell has been appointed to chair the National Works Agency Advisory Board.

Ms. Williams will chair Air Jamaica and Peter Jervis will chair the Road Maintenance Fund.

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