GreeneUp to late yesterday, there was still no word on the decision of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) regarding the reinstatement of Executive Director, Errol Greene.
A meeting of the board was held yesterday to discuss the issue. However, NSWMA Chairperson, Ethlyn Norton-Coke has declined to comment on the outcome of the meeting.
The Gleaner/Power 106 News has learnt that the Environment Ministry and the board of the NSWMA are at odds over Mr. Greene's reinstatement.
Mr. Greene was sent on leave in September last year following alleged irregularities at the agency.
The police were called in by the NSWMA board to investigate the spending of about $20 million in less than a year.
Auditors were also called in to examine the agency's books, which reportedly contained information on activities from Kingston to Montego Bay where it is alleged most of the impropriety took place.
Under Investigation
The matter is also being investigated by the Fraud Squad.
Meanwhile Mrs. Norton-Coke said she received a copy of the report on the investigations on Friday.
According to her, the findings are inconclusive and a copy has been sent to the Solicitor General for his comments.
Attorneys for Mr. Greene had issued a seven-day ultimatum on the ministry and the board of the NSWMA for a decision to be made on his reinstatement.
That ultimatum expired yesterday afternoon.
The Gleaner/Power 106 News was unable to reach Environment Minister Dean Peart for a comment on the issue.
