On Beyond the Headlines I said the NaRRA CEO salary sits uneasily at the upper end of Jamaican public-sector pay. I noted, however, that the post had been internationally advertised and that this may have influenced the higher range. I also referenced the Port Authority president’s visible package in its 2022/2023 annual report (basic near J$24.6 million plus seniority and travelling, total components around J$29.5 million), and pointed to New Zealand’s 2011 earthquake-recovery chief starting at NZ$500,000, roughly US$280,000, while noting that this aligned with New Zealand executive levels. The factors behind the NaRRA figure were unclear then. The OPM’s clarification of October 9 confirms Ambassador Antony Anderson’s basic at J$40 million, with an assigned motor vehicle and 25% gratuity subject to performance. No housing allowance was offered, as that applied only to relocating candidates. The package was reportedly set by the Transformation Implementation Unit before recruitment and is said to be aligned with CEOs of larger bodies such as the NHT and Port Authority, and internationally benchmarked. The NHT 2023 annual report listed the managing director at J$34.2 million, presumably increased since. That sits in the same broad band as the J$40 million basic, so the alignment claim is plausible. Even with comparable figures at a few agencies, public unease is understandable while families await recovery relief. People are still without homes, schools and other infrastructure remain in disrepair. However, accountability should not rest only on outrage [do not misunderstand me on necessity for scrutiny and a good protest] but on what accompanies the package. The Act requires a corporate plan, operating plan and estimates of revenue and expenditure to the Minister by 30 September. With operations starting around 1 November, the public needs clarity on whether the 2026 deadline applied or whether the first full plan falls due in September 2027. I suggest proactive release of the plan, with full proposed expenditure, by 1 December. The public must know the structure of NaRRA, what necessitated that initial 2 floor at Digicel building, staffing, total operating expenditure, etc. Equally important are measurable performance indicators for the gratuity, a public dashboard of the project register with clear timelines, approaches to recovery efforts and structured consultation with communities still recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Those are the tests of whether the package delivers value for money, especially given the inflation and other macroeconomic factors. The government should ensure that NaRRA has a website that does proactive disclosure because necessary scrutiny will and should be on the agency. To whom much is given, much is expected.