Clarification on compensation for NaRRA's Chief Executive Officer

Senator Marlon Morgan, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, puts the NaRRA CEO's compensation in context in the audio above. The Office of the Prime Minister's release of 9 October 2026 follows.

From the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House:

The Government of Jamaica wishes to provide clarification regarding the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA).

The Government wishes to make clear that the position of Chief Executive Officer, including its responsibilities, requirements and remuneration, was scoped and established by the technical officers in the Transformation Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Finance and Public Service before the recruitment process commenced. The remuneration was determined in relation to the requirements of the office and the mandate of the entity. Importantly, the remuneration established for the CEO of NaRRA is closely aligned with that of the chief executives of Jamaica's larger public bodies such as the National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Port Authority of Jamaica, taking into consideration the scale, complexity and responsibilities associated with the position. The job description and compensation were also internationally benchmarked.

Ambassador Anderson is being paid a basic salary of 40 million dollars. With respect to benefits, the housing allowance was not offered as that benefit was only offered to candidates relocating to Jamaica. The only benefits provided to the CEO are an assigned motor vehicle and 25% gratuity subject to performance.

NaRRA is not an ordinary administrative agency. It has been established to lead and coordinate a major national reconstruction and resilience programme following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Its mandate involves the implementation of significant infrastructure projects, coordination across multiple government entities, engagement with international development partners, and the management of complex programmes involving substantial public resources.

The Government will hold the CEO of NaRRA accountable and the salary reflects the expected performance of the CEO.