Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, expressed relief following the Integrity Commission’s (IC) investigation into contracts awarded to Market Me Consulting Limited. Tufton said the long-standing controversy had unfairly questioned his integrity and that of others involved, but he was pleased the IC found no illegal activity.
The IC’s report, released on Tuesday, followed a three-year investigation into $80 million in contracts awarded to Market Me by the Health Ministry and the National Family Planning Board. While no wrongdoing was found, the IC criticized Tufton and Market Me’s co-managing director, Lyndsey McDonnough, for not disclosing their friendship, which could have appeared as a conflict of interest.
The investigation was prompted by a $15.8 million contract for the Jamaica Moves campaign. Tufton respected the process, stating the findings clarified the issue and allowed the public to understand the facts. Market Me also welcomed the report, emphasizing their integrity and professionalism.
The IC’s report, released on Tuesday, followed a three-year investigation into $80 million in contracts awarded to Market Me by the Health Ministry and the National Family Planning Board. While no wrongdoing was found, the IC criticized Tufton and Market Me’s co-managing director, Lyndsey McDonnough, for not disclosing their friendship, which could have appeared as a conflict of interest.
The investigation was prompted by a $15.8 million contract for the Jamaica Moves campaign. Tufton respected the process, stating the findings clarified the issue and allowed the public to understand the facts. Market Me also welcomed the report, emphasizing their integrity and professionalism.
