The reports and associated indicative rulings from the commission’s director of corruption prosecution were submitted as hard copies in separate envelopes. Each envelope was addressed to the Speaker of the House, Juliet Holness, President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, and Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.
The indicative rulings were similarly addressed and submitted in separate envelopes, along with a USB flash drive containing PDF electronic copies of all submitted documentation.
The Integrity Commission has stated that it anticipates the tabling of its investigation reports, submitted in accordance with Section 54 of the Integrity Commission Act, together with the associated indicative rulings, to take place in both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible.
Claudette Thompson is currently serving as the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—In an exciting development, Claudette A Thompson, the senior deputy director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has taken up the role of acting Director of Public Prosecutions, effective Monday, April 22.
This appointment was approved by the Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt. J, upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.
Thompson’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of justice make her a valuable addition to this role.
The interim DPP will step in for Paula Llewellyn, who resigned from the position as announced in a statement from the Attorney General’s (AG) Chambers on Sunday. The statement cited her inability to carry out her office’s functions at this time as the reason for her resignation.
This change follows the Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday, which deemed the second extension of Llewellyn’s tenure in office unconstitutional. The government plans to appeal this decision.
Six women among seven persons arrested in connection with submachine gun, ballistic vest seizure.
Law Enforcement Seizes Illegal Firearm and Ballistic Vest
Law enforcement officials seized an illegal Mac-11 submachine gun and a ballistic vest bearing the regulation number of a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force over the weekend. The seizure led to the arrest of six women and a man.
According to reports, the St Andrew Central police division conducted a thorough search operation at premises along Friendship Lane in Cross Roads, St Andrew, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 21.
During the operation, the Mac-11 submachine gun with an empty magazine was confiscated. In addition, a Government-issued ballistic vest was discovered at the location.
The investigations into this concerning incident are currently ongoing.