Posted 3/26/2024, 8:43:00 PM
Jamaica Condemns Racist Remarks by UK Donor With Ties to the Country
- Jamaica's government condemns racist and sexist comments by UK Conservative party's largest donor, Frank Hester
- Hester made offensive remarks about British MP Diane Abbott, who has Jamaican heritage
- Jamaica signed $5M contract with Hester's health tech firm TPP before aware of remarks
- Jamaica calls on TPP to hold Hester accountable based on investigation findings
- Jamaican officials offer Abbott support and say Hester's defense of having business in Jamaica adds "insult to injury"