Not everyone breaks the rules. Favouritism in business deals doesn’t lead to success—it leads to unfairness. By awarding contracts through transparent processes, we ensure that the public’s interest is better served. Let’s ensure that practicing fair decision-making, prioritizing merit over personal connections, and making sure opportunities are earned, become our guiding standards. #IntegrityMatters #FairProcesses #ChooseTransparency #NoToCronyism

Corruption includes the manipulation of systems and people, as well as the pulling of strings for personal gain. Here are some signs of corruption that a person or official may display: -Demand for money or favours in exchange for services. -Abuse of public office to advance one’s personal, party or political agenda -Misuse or misappropriation of public funds -Favoritism in the allocation of public jobs or the award of government contracts. -Private sector officials bribing public sector officials to secure special treatment. The first step to fighting corruption is staying informed, being vigilant, and being wary of those who seek to obfuscate. Let’s stand for transparency, accountability and integrity to break free from the grips of corruption. #EndCorruption #SpotTheSigns #IntegrityFirst #JamaicaFirst #TransparencyMatters

Media Release The attached Statement of the Integrity Commission, regarding the Norman Brown Claim for Judicial Review, was issued a short while ago.

It’s the last day of January but it isn’t too late to set resolutions that will build a better future for everyone. Let’s commit to ethical practices and embrace transparency, fairness, and accountability in all areas of our lives. #NewYearNewGoals #CommitToIntegrity #Resolutions #Honesty #Transparency #Fairness #EndCorruption

2025 is the year for winning streaks. Be among the first Integrity Champions of the year with this Integrity Edition Bingo game! Let’s commit to living with honesty, fairness, and accountability every day, setting the standard for a better Jamaica. Together, we can make integrity the winning move for 2025! #IntegrityBingo #LeadWithIntegrity #PutJamaicaFirst #AccountabilityMatters #Fairness #BeTheChange

Jamaica’s 2023 CPI Score of 44/100, according to Transparency International (TI), means that the country has a serious corruption problem. The gravity of this cannot be diluted. Jamaicans should also be aware that TI, in its 2023 CPI Report, made the following 2 striking observations about Jamaica: (1) “Collusion among the powerful, as well as the overwhelming dominance of the Executive over the Legislature, weakens the Parliament's oversight capacities, creating conditions ripe for abuse and corruption.” (2) “Additionally, the Executive’s failure to close gaps in the governance framework weakens the pursuit of corruption cases involving organized crime, and fosters impunity of high-level corrupt elites.” #EndCorruption #PutJamaicaFirst #StrengthenAntiCorruptionLaws #ICForIntegrity

Embrace Integrity, Honesty, and Transparency as your guiding principles this year, and leave corruption in the past. Together, we can build a Jamaica that thrives on truth, equality, fairness and trust. Let's make 2025 the year of change! #DoWhatIsRight #EndCorruption #PutJamaicaFirst #Transparency #NewYearNewValues #IntegrityMatters

Transparency International, the global anti-corruption watchdog, has now announced that its highly anticipated 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) will be published on February 11, 2025. #CPI2024

Jamaica’s poor 2023 score of 44/100 on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) remains a major cause for concern. While our score has improved since 2017 because of the enactment of the 2017 Integrity Commission Act, it still falls below the critical threshold of 50/100. This is a troubling sign that corruption remains a serious and significant problem for our country. As we await the 2024 CPI Report, the call for greater transparency, accountability and stronger anti-corruption laws is therefore more urgent than ever. Ignore those who would lead you to believe otherwise, and let’s unite for a brighter, fairer, just and prosperous future. #PutJamaicaFirst #EndCorruption #TransparencyMatters #ICForIntegrity

Jamaica’s current Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Score, its best ever, came in 2017 - the same year that the long awaited Integrity Commission Act (ICA) was passed. The Score then jumped from 41/100 to 44/100. However, the ICA is currently being challenged in Court. According to Transparency International, a CPI Score of under 50/100 signals, signals prevalent bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that do not respond to citizens’ needs.

Jamaica’s current Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Score, its best ever, came in 2017 - the same year that the long awaited Integrity Commission Act (ICA) was passed. The Score then jumped from 41/100 to 44/100. However, the ICA is currently being challenged in Court. According to Transparency International, a CPI Score of under 50/100 signals, signals prevalent bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that do not respond to citizens’ needs.

Corruption destroys the economy. It breaks down trust and stifles growth. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), produced by Transparency International, sheds light on global corruption levels, ranking 180 countries based on transparency and accountability in the public sector. As we await the release of the 2024 CPI Report, let us remember that corruption is everyone’s problem. Let’s fight for an economy that’s built on integrity and accountability. #StopCorruption #BuildTransparency #AccountabilityMatters #ICForIntegrity

Education is not just a right and the key to sustainable development —it’s the foundation of integrity and good governance. At the Integrity Commission, we believe that informed minds lead to ethical conduct. Through our Public Education & Outreach Division, and its sensitization sessions, we empower public bodies and officials on good governance and anti-corruption practices. On this International Day of Education, let’s celebrate learning as the key to building integrity and shaping a corruption-free culture in Jamaica. #InternationalDayOfEducation #JamaicaFirst #IntegrityThroughEducation #GoodGovernance #AntiCorruption #SustainableDevelopment

As they say: "Out with the old and in with the new!" Let’s start 2025 fresh by giving up corrupt practices like bribery, extortion, kickbacks, fraud, embezzlement, cronyism, nepotism and, yes, vote-buying in its many forms! This year, let’s choose honesty, transparency, and fairness in every action. Together, we can build a Jamaica that thrives on integrity! #JamaicaFirst #OutWithCorruption #InWithIntegrity #ChooseIntegrity #NewYearNewHabits #Honesty #Fairness #Transparency

Every small act of integrity helps to create a future that is free from corruption. Let’s make integrity a daily habit and build a society that has a foundation of honesty, fairness, and transparency at its core. #IntegrityMatters #NewYearNewIntegrity #BuildABetterFuture #Honesty #Transparency #EndCorruption #2025

If you see corruption, just tell us! Unlike other law enforcement agencies, we can’t call press conferences or issue statements to tell you what or who we are investigating, but investigate or interrogate we will!

The Integrity Commission stands strong in its mission for transparency and justice. With the power to summon witnesses, request essential documents, and reveal critical information, our Director of Investigation ensures that no truth remains hidden. We are committed to a corruption-free Jamaica, where accountability prevails and every citizen can trust in the integrity of public offices. #TransparencyMatters #IntegrityInAction #IntegrityForJamaica #IntegrityCommission

Public Notice The Integrity Commission is pleased to announce that it has today, Friday, January 17, 2025, received a letter from the President of the Senate, the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, accepting the Commission’s December 10, 2024 invitation to conduct a Statutory Declaration Sensitization Session for the country’s Senators. Copies of both documents are attached.

Media Release The attached Media Release, together with a letter, dated December 10, 2024, that was written by the Integrity Commission to the Hon. House Speaker and Hon. Senate President, were issued a short while ago.