There is a “glaring inconsistency” in how Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has so far handled the legal troubles facing de facto Science, Technology and Special Projects Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley, when compared with previous alleged improprieties by members of his executive, one pro-accountability group has charged.

The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) noted in a statement on Monday that Wheatley remains in the Cabinet, and questioned Holness’ decision not to remove him pending the outcome of impending criminal charges.

By comparison, the group pointed out that Wheatley had tendered his resignation from the Cabinet in 2018 amid allegations of corruption at two entities that fell under his portfolio, and that it was accepted by Holness in circumstances where there was no investigation report or criminal charges.