The Integrity Commission has completed its inquiry/investigation into the management and operations of the MNIB for the period 2012 – 2018.

The inquiry which began on August 2. 2018, stemmed from reports in a local newspaper; namely, “THE NEW TODAY” published on June 29, and July 30, 2018, and captioned “Samuel Andrew removed as Head of MNIB” and “Samuel Andrew exposes Ruel Edwards on financial mess at MNIB” respectively. 

The objectives of the inquiry were, among other things, to determine:

1. Whether there were breaches of the “MNIB” Act No. 40 of 1973 Sections 13 (a) to (e), 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23 and any other relevant sections. 
2. Whether there were Conflicts of Interest with respect to roles and responsibilities of all past and present accounting, accountable officers and management thereof.
3. Whether there were actions or activities, in relation to the MNIB, which may be considered dishonest or conducive to corruption.  

The inquiry, which lasted approximately two years, was stalled on at least two occasions by litigation brought by former Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ruel Edwards, in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Commission prevailed on both occasions.