KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government Senate caucus has issued a statement expressing full support for Prime Minister Andrew Holness following the Integrity Commission report into his financial affairs.

The statement from the Government Senate caucus says it notes the report found no basis for prosecution and highlighted the credibility of an explanation proffered by the Prime Minister.

“The Senate caucus also notes that despite a prolonged investigation, which involved the hiring of an International Forensic Accountant, the Commission did not conclude the prime minister acted unlawfully or unethically. We are fully confident in Prime Minister Holness’ integrity and his continued distinguished stewardship of Jamaica”, the Government senators said.

Additionally, the Government senators say they strongly reject what they described as “dangerous, partisan, misleading and desperate coordinated attacks on the prime minister from the Opposition and their surrogates in sections of civil society and on social media.”

The statement on behalf of the 13 Government senators was issued under the name of Government Leader in the Upper House of Parliament, Kamina Johnson Smith.