Seiveright questions political role in Barita card drives, $15,000 grants

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), Government Minister Delano Seiveright has raised concerns about political representatives from both major parties promoting Barita debit card registration drives, some advertising grants of up to $15,000. The development comes as Barita expands its digital banking services through BPay, offering digital wallet and debit card facilities. However, in two posts on X Saturday night, the minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, while welcoming efforts to expand financial inclusion, called for greater transparency surrounding the incentives and consumer safeguards. “I notice political representatives (both sides) promoting Barita card sign-ups, some advertising grants of up to $15,000,” Seiveright wrote. “Financial inclusion is welcome, but who funds the incentives and what safeguards apply?” He also questioned what expectations constituents might have of politic