The Integrity Commission of Jamaica is investigating the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for procurement violations and misuse of tax-exemption status, as highlighted in a recent Auditor General's report. UHWI has provided files to the commission and is cooperating with additional requests from authorities while implementing corrective measures.
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Dalrymple-Philibert Faces Trial in 2025 for False Statements
Dalrymple-Philibert Faces Trial in 2025 for False Statements. The Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, of the Jamaica Labor Party, is scheduled to face trial on March 31, 2025, for allegedly providing false statements in her statutory declarations.
Judicial Review: Judge Allows PM Holness To Challenge IC Report
On Friday, a Supreme Court Justice granted Prime Minister Holness permission to seek a judicial review in his dispute with the Integrity Commission. But rejected his plea to compel the Integrity Commission to certify his statutory declarations for the years 2022 and 2023.
Petty Politics: Integrity Commission VS the Jamaican Government
The Integrity Commission and the Government have locked horns in petty politics. Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Seymour Panton, accused Speaker of the House Juliet Holness of ignoring a letter sent from the IC. He said the letter raised concerns about the conduct of a parliamentarian.
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.
Integrity Commission is Under in the Jamaican Parliament.
The Integrity Commission is under scrutiny in the Jamaican Parliament as JLP parliamentarians attempt to split hairs to vindicate disgraced Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Legal Battle: PM Holness Challenges Integrity Commission’s Report.
The Integrity Commission has received court documents from Prime Minister Andrew Holness' legal team, related to a judicial review concerning a report on his financial matters. The report reveals an investigation into potential illicit enrichment, prompting political controversy. Holness claims constitutional violations by the Commission, seeking to invalidate relevant laws.
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.