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Wheatley Faces Cabinet Exit Over Corruption Charges

Wheatley Faces Cabinet Exit Over Corruption Charges

Published 2 days, 21 hours ago
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Jamaica’s political storm intensifies as Minister Andrew Wheatley faces explosive corruption charges from the Integrity Commission, alleging $164 million in illicit enrichment, false statements, and obstruction. Pressure mounts from Jamaicans for Justice’s Mickel Jackson and opposition leader Mark Golding, both demanding his immediate removal from Cabinet — echoing past precedents. Wheatley fiercely denies the allegations, claiming the probe ignored key income sources and vows to fight the charges in court, despite his prior resignation and reappointment tied to Petrojam controversy.

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