PNP Protests Against Chung's Appointment as FID Chief. In Jamaica, on Monday, June 2, 2025, hundreds of supporters of the opposition People's National Party (PNP) gathered at Heroes Circle. They were against Prime Minister Andrew Holness appointing Dennis Chung. He was appointed as the Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID). The opposition … Continue reading PNP Protests Against Chung’s Appointment as FID Chief
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Senator Aubyn Hill: PNP’s Call for Integrity is Hypocritical
Last Friday, Government Senator Aubyn Hill used most of his speech in the Upper House to attack the Opposition. Senator Aubyn Hill called the PNP's demand for integrity from the government hypocrisy.
Mikael Phillips Charged for Late Declaration Filing.
Mikael Phillips, the Member of Parliament for Northwest Manchester, should have filed his 2022 statutory declarations on time. But he didn't. As a result, the Integrity Commission ruled that he should be charged.
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Legal Battle: PM Holness Challenges Integrity Commission’s Report.
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Jamaica’s Partisan Blindness: Dr. Thame’s Insight
Dr. Maziki Thame critiques Jamaica's political partisanship in response to the Integrity Commission’s report on Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ financial dealings. Her essay highlights blind allegiance among supporters, despite serious allegations of tax issues and conflicts of interest. Corruption perceptions remain high, reflecting a failing governance framework and elite collusion.
PNP Claims PM’s Lawsuit is a Tactic to Silence Opposition.
Dr. Dayton Campbell of the PNP claims that legal threats from Prime Minister Andrew Holness aim to silence criticism of his leadership. Despite anticipated defamation lawsuits, the PNP will continue to reveal the Prime Minister's alleged failings, insisting he has lost public confidence and should inform citizens about ongoing investigations into his finances.
Jamaica’s Opposition Leader Doubled on His Calls for Holness to Step Down.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding demands the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Andrew Holness, citing a loss of public trust after the Integrity Commission's report on financial misconduct. Golding accuses Holness of deceit regarding investigations into parliamentarians and urges either his resignation or new elections to restore confidence in governance.
Major Concerns: PM Holness and His Statutory Declaration.
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