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Jamaica NaRRA reconstruction authority scrutiny

Overview

The Jamaican government is defending the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), an agency established to lead national rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

Initial scrutiny focused on the $40 million annual basic salary awarded to NaRRA CEO Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson. The Office of the Prime Minister stated the compensation was internationally benchmarked and aligns with leaders of other major public bodies. The package includes a motor vehicle and a 25 per cent performance-based gratuity, though it excludes housing benefits.

Subsequent criticism expanded to include operational costs, specifically a proposed $115 million annual lease for the Digicel building to serve as the agency’s headquarters. State Minister Abka Fitz-Henley defended the authority against what he termed a ‘coordinated smear campaign’ by the Opposition, noting that the government is reviewing the lease agreement as the agency transitions from organizational build-out to project execution.

Entities

Jamaica · National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority · Office of the Prime Minister · Antony Anderson · Abka Fitz-Henley

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Abka Fitz-Henley defends NaRRA's role in Hurricane Melissa recovery

    Jamaican State Minister Abka Fitz-Henley defended NaRRA against Opposition criticism, asserting confidence in the agency's ability to lead Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Jamaica defends $40M annual salary for NaRRA CEO

    The Jamaican Government defended the $40 million annual basic salary for NaRRA CEO Antony Anderson, stating it is commensurate with the agency's complex mandate to lead national reconstruction after Hurricane $

Sources

antiguantrumpet.com · iriefm.net · jamaicainquirer.com · jamaicaobserver.com