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Page 22 of 486 Petrojam Limited Integrity Commission October 2019 “ Yes, I was asked to facilitate the food and the drinks and a cake for the Minister.” Ms. Ramharrack further stated that she was not aware that it was Dr. Wheatley’s Birthday and that she was asked to facilitate food, drinks and a cake by the former General Manager, Mr. Floyd Grindley. 73. Mrs. Yolande Ramharrack confirmed sending and receiving emails which were sent to and received from Half Moon Jamaica during the period January 3, 2018 to May 7, 2018 detailing, inter alia , menu options, the guest list and payment. 74. Mrs. Ronique Budram-Ford informed the DI on October 17, 2018, that she was aware that there were emails between Mrs. Yolande Ramharrack and Half Moon Jamaica for the Surprise Birthday Party for Dr. Andrew Wheatley and that the “ particular procurement did not come through my unit, that was something that was done through HR and Finance and Accounting Department.” 75. Mrs. Budram-Ford advised the DI on October 17, 2018, that despite the fact that her name appeared on the Guest List she did not attend the party held at the Half Moon Jamaica on January 9, 2018, in celebration of Dr. Wheatley’s birthday. 76. Mrs. Budram-Ford informed the DI that at the time that the referenced party was held she was the Procurement Unit Head. In relation to questions which were posed by the DI relating to any actions which were taken by her upon becoming aware of the emails that were sent between Mrs. Yolande Ramharrack and Half Moon Jamaica concerning the party, Mrs. Budram-Ford stated as follows: “ I did not say anything as I said I was waiting to see if the documents would have come to my desk before any necessary steps would have been taken by me.”