News December 14 2025

Gov’t regulator moves to shut down IC probe

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  • Dr Maria Myers-Hamilton, managing director of Spectrum Management Authority. Dr Maria Myers-Hamilton, managing director of Spectrum Management Authority.
  • Kevon Stephenson, director of investigation at the Integrity Commission. Kevon Stephenson, director of investigation at the Integrity Commission.

The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has gone to court to block an ongoing investigation by the Integrity Commission (IC), accusing the anti-corruption body of acting illegally and abusing its powers. The commission has rejected those claims and says it is concerned that evidence could be destroyed. Justice Carole Barnaby is expected to rule on December 19 on whether the SMA will be allowed to pursue a judicial review of the IC and its director of investigations, Kevon Stephenson. She heard arguments in the matter in November.

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