The report from the commission was tabled in Parliament today. The IC noted that it carried out an investigation into concerns that Dr. Wheatley, for the years 2013 to 2022, owns acquired assets disproportionate to his lawful earnings, made false statements in his statutory declarations, and failed to provide information requested from him by the Director of Information and Complaints, contrary to law.
The Commission's report which was tabled in Parliament today relates to allegations that over a 9 year period, Dr. Wheatley had assets disproportionate to his earnings, amounting to approximately $164 million. Dr. Wheatley has instructed his legal team to pursue a vigorous defence in response to false allegations.
The Government has allocated an additional $1 million to each member of parliament for works undertaken in constituencies. The announcement was made by works Minister Robert Morgan, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate today.
This in the wake of lingering concerns from the association about the use of schools as shelters for a prolonged period following Hurricane Melissa last October. Speaking at a forum on Disaster Risk Management and Recovery in Education on Monday, JTA President, Mark Malabver said the policy should clearly set out guidelines, to include how shelterees are to be relocated from schools.
National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang made the declaration during this morning's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. It comes amidst widespread public discourse, and a call from the opposition for clarity regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States to accept Third-Country Nationals (TCN's).