On August 19^th the National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) issued a press release thanking Senator Jean for her service and citing personal reasons for her resignation. The NURC continued with their praises by stating that Senator Jean has assisted in “establishing a solid foundation on which we will continue to build on”.

As news of her resignation spread, so did propaganda and personal attacks. On August 26, the NURC issued the following press release:

 Consequent upon totally unfounded rumors circulating on social media and elsewhere that attempt to tarnish the reputation of the NURC and its former CEO, Mrs. Alison Jean, the NURC Board of Commissioners states categorically:

- Jean never received from the Board, neither did she ever pay herself, any unauthorized increase(s) to her monthly salary

- The NURC is audited annually. The audited report is sent to the relevant/responsible ministry where it is subsequently transmitted to Parliament for tabling. At no point did the auditors intimate even a hint of fraud regarding the NURC.

- Jean was employed by the Commission through a transparent recruitment process where a number of applicants were interviewed. The recruitment process was strictly in accordance with NURC Act No. 3, Section 13 of 2016 and Human Resource procedures.

- Jean served the NURC extremely well, navigating a period of high cost and low revenues, while building a formidable team of professionals who continue to drive the organization forward.

 The NURC Board of Commissioners and staff therefore reiterate our thanks to Mrs. Jean for her invaluable contribution to the NURC and wish her well in her future endeavours."