The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) said it welcomes Dr Andrew Wheatley’s decision to resign from the Cabinet, adding that there should be a full independent inquiry into the ‘web of corrupt activities’ being alleged. Dr Wheatley resigned from the Cabinet amid allegations of corruption, nepotism and mismanagement in his initial ministry. LETTER: Wheatley resigns…
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Wheatley ‘agrees’ to give up energy portfolio – HOLNESS
Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ office has announced that Dr Andrew Wheatlley has ‘agreed’ to give up the energy portfolio amid damning allegations against him as well as other persons at the management level of the state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam. Dr Wheatley, an ardent supporter of the prime minister, remains Minister of Science and Technology. The…
Wheatley must resign over ‘mother of all scandals’ – PHILLIPS
Minister of Energy Dr Andrew Wheatley should resign over the ‘mother of all scandals’ to have rocked the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government, said leader of the parliamentary opposition Dr Peter Phillips. He said the scandal at the state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, has all elements of the other scandals combined. “It is clear that the…