KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, has criticised the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) for what he described as a “malicious tendency” to discredit “competent and patriotic Jamaicans” who serve in crucial posts.

His remarks came in response to a statement issued by the PNP questioning whether Ambassador Antony Anderson formally applied for the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) before being appointed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday.

The Opposition, referring to Anderson as a “loyal military and policing technocrat”, raised concerns about the recruitment and selection process for the post.