REDACTED -IC Petrojam Investigation - Donations October 2019 final

Page 186 of 215 Petrojam Limited Integrity Commission October 2019 iii. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP and Ms. Sophia Deer In furtherance of its Investigation, the DI sought to ascertain whether a relationship and/or affiliation exists between Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP and Ms. Sophia Deer. During the course of a hearing convened on March 4, 2019, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP, indicated, inter alia , as follows: “ CHAIRMAN: I am going to ask you now Dr. Wheatley some specific names and it is for you to indicate whether or not you have any relationship or affiliation and any other relationship with any of the following persons… … CHAIRMAN: Sophia Deer? A: She was my technical assistant. CHAIRMAN: Technical assistant? When you say technical assistant, an explanation? A: She worked with me at the Ministry as my technical assistant -- trying to recall her exact title. She worked with me at the Ministry. I think that is the safest, I don't recall right now her exact title at the time. CHAIRMAN: Is she an educator? A: She is also an educator.