Jamaica’s Anti-Corruption Agency Focuses On PM

JAMAICA – Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness is under scrutiny after an anti-corruption agency issued a lengthy report that suggests a potential conflict of interest involving him and contracts awarded to a construction company, some of which were not reported.

The island’s Integrity Commission noted in its report issued Wednesday that it referred the case to Jamaica’s Director of Corruption Prosecution, who will review the findings.

Holness released a statement noting the matter occurred nearly two decades ago, and that “At no time did he ever exercise influence on any process for the award of contracts.”