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Energy Minister Clive Mullings said probe conducted by the Auditor-General's Department into the Cuban Light Bulb Project, has discovered more worrying information.
Mr. Mullings said the country will hear details next Tuesday, when the Auditor-General's report is tabled in Parliament.
He said the findings have raised fresh concerns and that further investigations are being carried out into the project's financial dealings and another report is expected shortly.
The Auditor General and Contractor General were called in last October to investigate the expenditure of $114 million and the commitment to pay another $162 million.
The payments were in connection with the light bulb distribution project which was carried out with the help of the Cuban Government.
Under the programme, 4 million florescent bulbs were to be distributed as part of an effort to encourage energy saving habits among Jamaicans.
In a statement to Parliament, Mr. Mulling said there was no evidence that proper tendering procedures were followed in the awarding of the contract.
Former Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell and his Junior Minister Kern Spencer, have denied being involved in any wrongdoing in the management of the project.
Mr. Mullings said the country will hear details next Tuesday, when the Auditor-General's report is tabled in Parliament.
He said the findings have raised fresh concerns and that further investigations are being carried out into the project's financial dealings and another report is expected shortly.
The Auditor General and Contractor General were called in last October to investigate the expenditure of $114 million and the commitment to pay another $162 million.
The payments were in connection with the light bulb distribution project which was carried out with the help of the Cuban Government.
Under the programme, 4 million florescent bulbs were to be distributed as part of an effort to encourage energy saving habits among Jamaicans.
In a statement to Parliament, Mr. Mulling said there was no evidence that proper tendering procedures were followed in the awarding of the contract.
Former Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell and his Junior Minister Kern Spencer, have denied being involved in any wrongdoing in the management of the project.