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Government of Jamaica

Media Reports of Surcharges Issued

Paula-Ann Johnson
Paula-Ann Johnson

MPFPS

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Media Reports of Surcharges Issued

Kingston, Jamaica: Wednesday, January 5, 2022

With reference to media reports today regarding the issue of surcharges, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service hereby advises that it is currently in the process of gathering and reviewing information to inform evaluation of the recommendation made by the Auditor General for surcharge of Mr. Dean-Roy Bernard and Mrs. Grace McLean.

At this time no surcharge has been issued.

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Contact:
Corporate Communication & Public Relations Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Tel: (876) 932-4656/4660/4655
Mobile: 876-809-4863
Email: shelly-ann.weeks@mof.gov.jm;
Contact: Shelly-Ann Weeks

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