REDACTED -IC Petrojam Investigation - Donations October 2019 final

Page 145 of 215 Petrojam Limited Integrity Commission October 2019 A memorandum dated July 31, 2017, from Mr. Floyd Grindley, to the Board of Directors, Petrojam Limited, stated, inter alia , the following reason for sponsoring the initiative: “ Why Sponsor this Initiative?  The initiative supports one of the core focus areas of Petrojam’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme – education. This contribution will assist in enhancing the organization’s image as a major contributor to national development.  The initiative stands to benefit a vast number of students in securing a quality education. … PETROJAM REQUEST In light of the aforementioned, a proposal is being made to donate Two Million Dollars (J$2,000,000.00) towards this initiative…” 118 The Submission to the Board of Directors of Petrojam Limited for the referenced donation was prepared by Ms. Yolande Ramharrack, Human Resource Development and Administration Manager on July 31, 2017. The submission was endorsed by both Mr. Floyd Grindley and Mr. Harold Malcolm, on behalf of the HR Social Sub-Committee on even date. The Chairman, Dr. Perceval Bahado-Singh also approved the Submission on July 31, 2017. Verification of the Receipt of Donation The DI by way of a requisition to the Social Development Commission dated April 9, 2019, sought to ascertain, inter alia , whether the entity was in receipt of sums which were donated and whether same was utilised for the intended purpose. 118 Memorandum dated July 31, 2017, From Mr. Floyd Grindley, Petrojam Limited, to the Board of Directors, Petrojam Limited.