Roneiph Lawrence, the Director of Corruption Prosecution at Jamaica’s premier anti-corruption agency, Integrity Commission (IC) is leaving the agency having submitted his resignation.

The resignation is effective March 31 this year. Jamaica’s two leading political parties, the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) locked heads last year over Lawrence’s appointment to the post in October 2025. 

The JLP raised significant objections to Lawrence’s appointment as Acting Director of Corruption Prosecution in April 2025 citing a potential conflict of interest due to his long-standing friendship with then PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell.

In a news release this afternoon, the IC confirmed Lawrence’s pending departure adding that the anti-corruption body is taking steps to ensure continuity with the corruption prosecution division and the sustained, independent execution of its functions.

The commission thanked Lawrence for his dedicated service, leadership, and significant contributions to advancing its mandate, and extended best wishes to him.