The Opposition People’s National Party says the recent reacquisition of a controlling ownership interest in Paymaster by Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks raises legitimate questions regarding the management of potential conflicts of interest and the safeguards required to maintain public confidence in government decision-making.

Marks holds responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation, a portfolio that directly shapes policy affecting Jamaica’s digital services, payments systems, and wider fintech ecosystem, the PNP said in a media release, adding that Paymaster operates within that same space, providing payment and digital transaction services across the economy.

In addition, according to the PNP, Paymaster’s operations intersect with a broader digital and telecommunications environment in which regulated service providers interact with government policy and regulatory frameworks.