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2013 VG Easter Festival participants allegedly still not paid

The Harmonix singers performing at the Virgin Gorda Festival Opening in March 2013. Photo: VINO/File
Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee, Mr Rupert Vanterpool Jr confirmed that payment had not been made to some persons and explained that he was in constant communication with those who had payments that remained outstanding. Photo: VINO/File
Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee, Mr Rupert Vanterpool Jr confirmed that payment had not been made to some persons and explained that he was in constant communication with those who had payments that remained outstanding. Photo: VINO/File
Chairman of the VI Festival & Fairs Committee, Mr Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden, indicated that he had given all information to Education and Culture Minister, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn. Photo: VINO
Chairman of the VI Festival & Fairs Committee, Mr Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden, indicated that he had given all information to Education and Culture Minister, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident of Virgin Gorda (VG) has noted that despite the furore surrounding the non-payment of participants in the recent Emancipation Festival celebrations, there were others who are yet to be paid for their services this year as well.

The resident who was a caller on the Speak Your Mind show aired on September 21, 2013 alleged that VG Festival participants were also without payment after some five months.

Remarking that he has heard discussions about persons in Tortola having not been paid for their services in the Emancipation Festival, the resident stated, “Tortola’s Festival just finished in August, but I want to remind those [persons] including the Chairman of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee that those people on Virgin Gorda who participated in the Easter Festival, a lot of them haven’t been paid either.”

The resident stated that persons have become so complacent and used to a lack of representation that they have grown mum.

Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee, Mr Rupert Vanterpool Jr confirmed that payment had not been made to some persons and explained that he was in constant communication with those who had payments that remained outstanding.

He added that persons were aware of the reasons why payments were not yet made. “We are waiting on the Festival & Fairs Committee,” Vanterpool stated.

When contacted for a comment on the issue, Chairman of the VI Festival & Fairs Committee, Mr Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden, advised that this news site speak with Education and Culture Minister Hon. Myron V. Walwyn whom he referred to as ‘the boss’.

“Myron is the boss… Myron just made a general statement [on the issue of non-payment],” he said. “Myron has all the information, I give it to him,” he added.

Efforts to contact Hon. Walwyn for a comment on the matter proved unsuccessful.

The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival was held from March 30-April 1, 2013.

11 Responses to “2013 VG Easter Festival participants allegedly still not paid”

  • pat (26/09/2013, 15:46) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    what a scandal over this payment VG should also boycott
  • my guess is (26/09/2013, 16:01) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    maybe they took the money to fix the mole or to pay for the extra bills that came in for the 100 G dinner
  • VG gully dog (26/09/2013, 16:16) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    the top dogs from the masonry larges cant pay the musicians and other professionals but they can pay ESHS teenage boys for a--
    • Sad untruth (26/09/2013, 19:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is a very scandalous thing to say but if some of these guys who like to be in the News all the time, let them take that.
  • care (26/09/2013, 17:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    People, you all are missing the point. This is not just a government issue. This is more a private company issue for they owe people too
  • ooooo (26/09/2013, 17:09) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    them need to get rid of MB and myron
  • Party jump up (26/09/2013, 19:20) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey don't worry them find money according to R. Skelton for a lobster festival $80,000.00
  • secret (26/09/2013, 21:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    More people did not get paid but they are silent but wait for next year mouth gone open and story gon tell....hahaha
    • north sound (27/09/2013, 06:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just pay up Myron or shut up we sick of the spin and paid for speeches!
  • . (27/09/2013, 23:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Geh rid ah dem"
  • ten (29/09/2013, 23:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    I played for the parade and i have not received a cent nor have anyone contacted me and explained anything since Easter. Where did the money go and when are we getting paid?



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