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Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil., MP, (2nd left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Lilia Burunciuc (2nd right), World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean Countries sign a loan agreement to support the Jamaica Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities Project during a visibility ceremony at the ministry on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Looking on are Collette Roberts Risden (left), Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Dr. Jaime Saavedra Chanduvi (right), World Bank Human Development Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region.
Kingston, Jamaica: Friday, May 30, 2025
Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, notes comments in the public domain concerning the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director (CTD) of the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and a proposal that the Government inserts itself into the process by over-turning the recommendation of the Office of the Services Commission (OSC).
The proposal for the Government to insert itself into a meritorious process which included advertisement and interviews, and was conducted by the OSC, is both reckless and dangerous. This is a path which Jamaica should avoid.
If the aforementioned is the approach to governance that any individual or organisation proposes to apply to the corridors of Government, Jamaicans should take careful note and reject this inclination.
Additionally, Minister Williams said that characterising Mr. Chung as “just an accountant” demonstrates ignorance as it pertains to the competency and skill-set required for the position. Those questioning should do a search that will indicate that to become the Head of a Financial Investigation Division, you’ll need a …strong combination of education, experience, and skills. Typically, this involves a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field like accounting, finance, law, or a related area, along with at least seven to ten years of experience in areas like auditing, financial analysis, or investigations.”
Mr. Chung possesses ample relevant education, experience and skills for this position.
The selection process was transparent. The position was advertised. Candidates were shortlisted and interviewed. Mr. Dennis Chung came out successful.
We stand firmly behind his selection on the basis that due process was observed.
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The Hon. Nigel Clarke, D.Phil., MP
Minister of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4
Tel: (876) 932-4656 / 4660 / 4655
Eml: opedjamaica@gmail.com
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service welcomes Jamaica’s invitation to participate in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “FSRB Jurisdictions Guest Initiative.” This prestigious invitation was extended by FATF President Ms. Elisa de Anda Madrazo and will allow Jamaica to sit at the FATF table under its own flag and contribute to the organisation’s key policy discussions and working groups over the course of one year.
Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, notes comments in the public domain concerning the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director (CTD) of the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and a proposal that the Government inserts itself into the process by over-turning the recommendation of the Office of the Services Commission (OSC).
Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, notes comments in the public domain concerning the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director (CTD) of the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and a proposal that the Government inserts itself into the process by over-turning the recommendation of the Office of the Services Commission (OSC).
The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID), effective June 2, 2025.
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