The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is intensifying its call for Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley to be removed from the Cabinet following the Integrity Commission’s (IC) recommendation that he be charged with illicit enrichment.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PNP President and Opposition Leader Mark Golding argued that it was untenable for a Cabinet minister facing the prospect of criminal charges to remain a member of the country's executive.

“That brings Jamaica's name into disrepute, both here and abroad. Furthermore, there are two serious charges relating to making false declarations, which is also a serious offence under the Integrity Commission Act and its predecessor, the Parliamentary Integrity of Members Act,” Golding said.