Seiveright defends NaRRA

The government continues to defend the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, noting the importance of building back stronger, post Hurricane Melissa.

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright is among the latest hitting back at criticisms of NaRRA.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding had argued that NaRRA is inadequate to properly meet the challenges people continue to face today.

NaRRA was established last year to lead, coordinate and fast-track recovery efforts, after the hurricane. 

It focuses on building climate-resilient infrastructure.

Speaking in Parliament during Tuesday’s debate on NaRRA, Mr. Seiveright said the bill provides clear coordination, cabinet oversight, strong audit and reporting, transparency through a public register, and faster approvals with safeguards.

He warned that many countries struggled after disasters due to poor coordination, oversight paralysis and slow execution, pitfalls Jamaica must avoid.