PM says advisory board not a board of governance, in response to concerns from Opposition about NaRRA

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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PAC to summon executives of UHWI to respond to questions about procurement breaches

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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Western Westmoreland MP says political representatives working to discourage residents from resorting to protests

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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National efforts alone not enough to ensure digital resilience, measures must go beyond State borders – OUR’s Director General, Ansord Hewitt

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announces lowering of threshold for investments under the Fast Jamaica aspect of NARRA

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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University Hospital of the West Indies says it owes Government over $40B in taxes

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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IMF warns that the global economy is at risk of recession if Middle East war continues

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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Students and teachers at Jonathan Grant High receive counselling following death of 14 y/o pupil

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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Zinc fence removal exercises are being conducted in sections of St. Andrew North Central

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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Buju Banton, Stephen Marley announce Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has emphasised that an advisory board is not a board of governance.

He was responding to comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the National Reconstitution and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill.

The Government withdrew the previous Bill and tabled a new one yesterday.

Golding expressed concern about how the narra will function.

Dr. Holness pointed out that advisory boards have members who are consulted by the head of an entity for guidance, especially on technical matters, while a governance board is responsible for oversight on matters relating to accountability, performance and policy implementation.

He said NaRRA will be an executive agency.

Golding countered that NaRRA is meant to be a statutory body.

Dr. Holness then pointed out that NaRRA will have oversight via the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).

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