Special Investigation — April 2026

The Holness Files:
A Four-Part Series

A comprehensive, sourced investigation into Jamaica's longest-serving JLP Prime Minister — examining the active integrity investigation against him, the governance scandals of his administration, the rehabilitation of disgraced ministers, and the pressure being applied to Jamaica's anti-corruption institutions.

4 Parts All claims labelled All sources linked Original reporting
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Part I — Governance · Integrity · Public Trust

The Teflon Crown: Andrew Holness, the Integrity Crisis, and the Architecture of Impunity

Under active IC investigation. Statutory declarations uncertified for three years. A public denial documented against the IC's own notification. The FID appointment. The full accounting of Jamaica's third-term PM.

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Part II — Petrojam · Nepotism · Ministerial Accountability

The Petrojam Architect: Andrew Wheatley, Nepotism, and the Rewards of Scandal

J$5 billion in unreconciled oil. Unqualified hires. Lavish parties on public money. The IC found him "less than truthful." He resigned in 2018. In 2025, he returned to Cabinet.

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Part III — Firearm Licensing · Public Safety · Accountability

Guns, Licences, and a Second Chance: Robert Montague and the Firearm Licensing Authority

Six gun permit applications with criminal traces — approved. The IC cited him by name. He resigned in 2022. Now he holds the land titling portfolio. He left his swearing-in without a word to journalists.

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Part IV — Institutions · Democracy · Anti-Corruption Architecture

The Commission Under Siege: How Jamaica's Anti-Corruption Architecture is Being Tested

The PM sued the IC. A ruling-party MP threatened its budget. A critic of its findings now leads the body investigating the PM. Three simultaneous pressure points. One institution. One investigation target.

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Sources across this series: Jamaica Gleaner (2016–2025) · Jamaica Observer · Integrity Commission Annual Reports and Investigation Reports (2018–2025) · Office of the Prime Minister official statements · Jamaica Information Service · National Integrity Action public statements · Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal · Electoral Commission of Jamaica · Auditor General of Jamaica reports · Court filings (public record). All factual claims are labelled: ✓ Proven Fact · ⚠ Allegation Under Investigation · ↔ Disputed. No guilt is declared where proceedings remain active.