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Government Transfers Darlene Morrison to Jamaica’s New Mining Ministry

Darlene Morrison has been moved from Finance to Jamaica’s new Mining and Geology Ministry. The Government says the constitutional transfer fits her experience, while the Opposition questions its timing and impact on budget work.

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5 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Sun, Nov 1

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Updated Nov 5, 2026

Darlene Morrison was reassigned from financial secretary in the Finance Ministry to the new Mining and Geology Ministry.
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The Government says Holness lawfully made the transfer and that Morrison’s fiscal experience suits the mining role.
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The PNP and civil service stakeholders continue to question the transfer’s timing during budget preparations and its possible effect on fiscal continuity.
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The Government denies the reassignment was linked to Holness’s claims of possible public-sector sabotage.
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Nov 5, 2026

Fit for the job - Gov’t says no link between Morrison transfer, Holness’ sabotage claims as Green declares former financial secretary ideal for mines, geology role

The Government says former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison’s transfer to the new Ministry of Mining and Geology was not linked to Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ recent claim that some public servants may be sabotaging government programmes. Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon said the move was constitutional, while the Opposition and civil service stakeholders continue to question the timing.

Nov 5, 2026

Fit for the job

The Government says there is no link between Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ warning about possible public-sector sabotage and the transfer of former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison. Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon said Holness used his constitutional authority to move Morrison to the new Ministry of Mining and Geology, where officials say her fiscal experience will help drive sector reforms and investment.

Nov 4, 2026

Morris Dixon defends transfer of Darlene Morrison, cites PM's constitutional authority

Minister Dana Morris Dixon says Prime Minister Andrew Holness lawfully reassigned former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison to the new Ministry of Mining and Geology, rejecting claims the move was punitive. She said Morrison’s fiscal experience will help oversee CAP and emerging mining opportunities, while questions persist over Holness’s recent remarks about alleged sabotage in the public sector.

Nov 2, 2026

PNP demands answers over reassignment of Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison

The Opposition PNP is demanding a full explanation for the reassignment of Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison from the Ministry of Finance to the new Ministry of Mining and Geology, saying the move raises transparency concerns. It says the transfer, made during budget preparations, could disrupt fiscal continuity and may add unnecessary administrative costs.

Nov 2, 2026

PNP demands answers on Morrison transfer

The Opposition PNP is demanding answers after Darlene Morrison was moved from financial secretary in the Ministry of Finance to the new Ministry of Mining and Geology, calling the timing during the Budget Call process troubling and suggesting the transfer may be a demotion. The party is also asking whether the move was linked to Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s remarks about alleged sabotage by public servants.

Government Transfers Darlene Morrison to Jamaica’s New Mining Ministry

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