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Wheatley Under Fire as Integrity Commission Acts
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The Opposition is demanding Cabinet Minister Dr. Andrew Wheatley step down after the Integrity Commission recommended criminal charges for illicit enrichment tied to years of false declarations. They argue it’s damaging for Jamaica’s image and note Prime Minister Dr. Holness also faces unresolved integrity issues, with his case stalled for over a year. Both the PM and some entities are now challenging the Commission’s findings and even the constitutionality of anti-corruption laws, sparking national debate on governance. The Opposition plans to mobilize private sector and religious leaders to pressure the government, insisting Wheatley must leave Cabinet—even if he remains an MP—since the Commission’s recommendation for prosecution makes his continued role untenable.
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