FLA Report revealed multiple discrepancies, including intentional data Fabrication and Server Failures and poor management. The findings from the Integrity Commission (IC) investigation into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. It came eight weeks after it was submitted and after a court rulling.
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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.
Prime Minister: PNP Instilled “Freeness Mentality” in Jamaicans
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Andrew Holness, accused the People's National Party, PNP, of instilling 'Freeness Mentality' in the minds of some Jamaicans. The Prime Minister spoke Monday night during a JLP Area Council One meeting at the Pembroke Hall Community Center. Mr. Holness said some Jamaicans have been under the influence of the 'freeness … Continue reading Prime Minister: PNP Instilled “Freeness Mentality” in Jamaicans
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.
Parliament Chaos: Opposition Walkout Over No Confidence Motion
On Tuesday, chaos erupted in Parliament as opposition members walked out following Deputy Speaker Heroy Clarke's rejection of Opposition Leader Mark Golding's motion on Prime Minister Andrew Holness' statutory declarations, citing ongoing court proceedings. The walkout highlighted frustrations over accountability and alleged breaches of ethical governance within the government.
The Health Minister sustained injuries after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle.
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is hospitalized after being struck by a car while cycling. He suffered a broken wrist, but his condition is not serious. In another incident, a police officer was injured, and an assailant fatally shot during a robbery attempt in Spanish Town. The Opposition is calling for a thorough investigation into a reported fire at Gordon House.
Alleged Reputed Gang Leader ‘Termite’ Fatally Shot During Police Encounter In Spanish Town.
Sheldon Walters, also known as 'Termite,' suspected leader of the Klansman gang, was killed by police in a confrontation in Spanish Town. The courts' halt due to the Director of Public Prosecutions' tenure issue caused disruptions. Investigations continue around the tragic deaths of Kemar Edwards, Raniel Plummer, and the detention of a schoolboy suspected of murder.
Police identified the Man perished in a fiery accident in Trelawny.
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— The police have identified the man who perished in a fiery crash on a section of the Hague main road in Trelawny on Monday, July 24, 2023.