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Page 25 of 486 Petrojam Limited Integrity Commission October 2019 86. An invoice in the amount of US$10,506.75 which was dated September 19, 2017, and which listed Mrs. Ronique Budram-Ford as the contact person, was prepared by Rose Hall Developments, in relation to the “ surprise Birthday party for Stevie Bahado-Singh ”. 87. A Purchase Order was prepared on October 30, 2017, in the amount of US$10,506.75, in relation to the “ Provision of Accommodation Services re Petrojam Limited Strategic Planning Retreat .” 88. Mrs. Budram-Ford, during her appearance before the Director of Investigation, advised the DI that she was instructed by former General Manger, Mr. Floyd Grindley, to convene a meeting for 25 guests. She advised that she was unaware of the details of the meeting and that: “[She] contacted Rose Hall and asked if they make accommodations [and that Mr. Grindley] asked since around that time it coincides with the Chairman’s Birthday that arrangements be made for cake to be kept at the location as well .” 89. Ms. Maureen Freebourne, Corporate Planning and Risk Management Coordinator, was responsible for the planning of pre-strategic meetings and retreats during the principal time. Ms. Freebourne did not plan a strategic meeting or retreat on September 19 or 20, 2017, at the Rose Hall Palms at Palmyra. In point of fact, the pre-strategic meeting which was planned by Ms. Freebourne was facilitated at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica. 90. Dr. Perceval Bahado-Singh advised the DI on March 11, 2019, that he attended the “ surprise birthday party … held at the Palmyra resort on September 19 th , 2017 ” and the party was unbeknownst to him. He further advised the DI that he gave no directives or instructions for Petrojam Limited to host the surprise Birthday Party.