Prime Minister Andrew Holness
By Kimone Witter
The People's National Party has called for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to immediately demit office following the revelations outlined in the Integrity Commission's investigative report into his financial affairs.
The PNP, which says it is deeply disturbed and appalled by the findings, says the country is facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in the Prime Minister's leadership.
The party says despite his reassurances in Parliament, Mr. Holness is clearly distracted by the fight to clear his name and his continued presence in office is a disservice to the Jamaican people and the democratic system.
The PNP says it shares in the public's shock and calls for accountability at the highest level.
The party says the Integrity Commission's report details a series of troubling findings that call into question the Prime Minister's integrity and suitability for office.
It says it is reviewing the full report with its legal team and officers to ensure there is full understanding of the implications of this investigation.
The PNP says after carefully analysing the details, it will address the Jamaican people more substantially and comprehensively.
But, it says based on its initial review, there are several key points that must be made, including that the prime minister deliberately misled the country and Parliament that he nor anyone in the Jamaica Labour Party was under investigation for illicit enrichment.
The PNP says the referral of the prime minister's financial transactions to the Financial Investigations Division suggests that the matter is far from over as it could unearth even more damaging information as investigations continue.
The party adds that the referral to Tax Administration Jamaica and his uncertified statutory declarations further compound the untenable situation Mr. Holness faces.
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