The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) have both weighed in on the Integrity Commission’s recommendations concerning Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley.

The two groups have however come away with differing positions on whether Wheatley should step aside until the investigation is completed or resign.

The PSOJ, in a statement last night said it had noted “with concern” the developments arising from the Integrity Commission’s investigations and recommendations, while stressing that Jamaica’s governance framework depends on transparency, accountability and strong institutions.