KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- The Supreme Courtroom on Wednesday dominated that International Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith dedicated no breach about donations acquired in her failed bid for the publish of Commonwealth Secretary Common.
The lawsuit, introduced by US-based Jamaican Wilfred Rattigan, sought a declaration that Johnson Smith and the Ministry of International Affairs and International Commerce didn’t adjust to the statutory and administrative rules underneath the Monetary Administration and Audit Act (FAA) regarding a US$99,000 donation/present by “company Jamaica.”
Performing Puisne Choose Justice Dale Staple, in his judgment, stated: “It’s my view that the claimant doesn’t have the required standing to carry this declare, and it ought to, subsequently, be struck out.
“Additionally it is my discovering that, even when he had standing to carry the declare, there are inadequate grounds for bringing it. For my part, there is no such thing as a proof of the breaches the claimant is asking the courtroom to seek out that the respondents dedicated,” he stated.
Johnson Smith stated the case was baseless Wednesday afternoon after the ruling.
“This ruling vindicates my integrity, as I’ve all the time maintained my innocence, and the courtroom’s choice displays the reality I’ve upheld from the start that the case was baseless and unfounded.”
“I need to specific my deepest gratitude to the numerous Jamaican individuals who have reached out to me with unwavering help and perception in my integrity throughout this difficult interval. As I transfer ahead, I stay steadfast in my dedication to serving Jamaica as its international affairs minister. My focus continues to be on representing our nation with honor and integrity on the worldwide stage,” Johnson Smith stated.
In September 2022, the Authorities named GraceKennedy Restricted, the Musson Group, and the Personal Sector Organisation of Jamaica head Keith Duncan as company Jamaica members that helped to finance the US$99,000 contract awarded to Finn Companions to supply worldwide communication companies for Jamaica’s candidature for the Commonwealth secretary-general publish.
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