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Integrity Commission still concerned about staff safety in Jamaica
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Integrity Commission still concerned about staff safety in Jamaica

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Integrity Commission in Jamaica remains concerned about staff safety and physical security.
  • Executive Director Craig Beresford stated that despite engaging stakeholders, the issue is unresolved.
  • The commission is seeking an early resolution to ensure staff protection while executing their duties.

The Integrity Commission (IC) in Jamaica continues to express concerns regarding the safety and physical security of its staff, according to executive director Craig Beresford. In the Commission's 2025/26 annual report, Beresford highlighted that employee safety remains a priority and an outstanding issue.

Beresford indicated that the IC has engaged with key stakeholders to address the security concerns, but the matter has not yet been resolved. He emphasized the commission's commitment to finding an early solution to ensure staff are fully protected as they carry out their mandate on behalf of the Jamaican people.

Employee safety and physical security remain a concern and priority for the Commission.

— Craig BeresfordIn the Commission’s 2025/26 annual report, highlighting ongoing security issues.

This ongoing concern follows similar expressions of security worries for IC staff by former Chairman Ret'd Justice Seymour Panton between 2023 and his departure from office last year. The report does not detail the specific nature of the security threats or the proposed resolutions.

The Commission is pursuing an early resolution to this matter to ensure that our staff are fully protected as they execute the mandate of the Commission on behalf of the people of Jamaica.

— Craig BeresfordExplaining the commission's efforts to resolve the security concerns.
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