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BVIAA contradicts Premier Smith on legal action against BVI Airways

- BVIAA says no legal action taken against BVI Airways, contrary to what Premier Smith told Parliament
So far no legal action has been taken against BVI Airways to recover funds owed to the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) more than two years ago. The airline, prior to its rejuvenation as a result of foreign investors, owed the BVI Airports Authority some $112, 000 in fees dating back to around 2013. Photo: VINO/Internet Source
Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith stated in the House of Assembly on February 4, 2016 that BVI Airways owes the BVI Airports Authority the total sum of $112, 403.40 and that legal action was being sought to recover the funds. He had also stated that the BVI Airports Authority is uncertain of when the balance owed will be paid. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith stated in the House of Assembly on February 4, 2016 that BVI Airways owes the BVI Airports Authority the total sum of $112, 403.40 and that legal action was being sought to recover the funds. He had also stated that the BVI Airports Authority is uncertain of when the balance owed will be paid. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- So far no legal action has been taken against BVI Airways to recover funds owed to the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) more than two years ago.

The airline, prior to its rejuvenation as a result of foreign investors, owed the BVI Airports Authority some $112, 000 in fees dating back to around 2013.

Senior Opposition Member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), during the February 4, 2016 Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Third House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands had asked Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith what provisions have been made for the payment of all outstanding fees by BVI Airways to the BVIAA or Central Government?

Premier Smith had said BVI Airways owes the BVI Airports Authority the total sum of $112, 403.40 and that legal action was being sought to recover the funds.

“Madam Speaker, the BVI Airports Authority has taken a decision to engage their legal representatives to recover the funds owed by BVI Airways,” Premier Smith had said.

He had also stated that the BVI Airports Authority is uncertain of when the balance owed will be paid.

No active or pending legal action against BVI Airways

In a press release from the BVI Airports Authority today, February 9, 2016, it was stated that there are no legal actions against BVI Airways.

“The BVI Airports Authority Ltd hereby advises that, presently, it has no active or pending legal action against BVI Airways. A previous action, however, had been brought in late 2014, which has been satisfactorily resolved,” the press release stated.

There has been a public outcry about government’s move to subsidise BVI Airways to the tune of $7 million of taxpayers’ dollars, even while the airline owes them money, and not doing the same for locally owned airlines and ferry services.

It was also unearthed in the House of Assembly that the NDP Government has already paid $500,000.00 of taxpayers' money of the $7 Million promised to BVI Airways.

21 Responses to “BVIAA contradicts Premier Smith on legal action against BVI Airways”

  • just asking... (09/02/2016, 16:16) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    So dr smith lying again?
  • Buzz Bvi (09/02/2016, 16:51) Like (72) Dislike (8) Reply
    Not lying.But not exactly in contol of things. Maybe why we go over budget on everything.

    With no accounts, no census, pretty much no information on anything and the information we have incorrect or inaccurate it is hard to think anyone is Governing the country.
    • Buzz BVI hit the nail on its head (10/02/2016, 04:36) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      @ Buzz BVI. I totally agree. Doc is like a remote control. A puppet. He is just been used bY the strong and stubborn personalities in the patty who wants to have their way.
  • Dear Doc (09/02/2016, 17:57) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Doc is in need of a more reliable info source.
  • Just looking on (09/02/2016, 18:57) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    It seems like the BVI is a free for all now smh. Anything goes
  • Archie Christian (09/02/2016, 19:03) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Speak the Truthhhh somebody..
  • know it all (09/02/2016, 19:30) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    I head the doc has cancer..maybe that's why he don't care no more
  • Cookie Monster (09/02/2016, 21:52) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Pirates of the BVI and the loot is in the Treasury for all cronies to plunder

    This is an SOS from the BVI
    Location seven miles off the coast on St Thomas
    SOS! SOS! Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!
    Help! Help!

    Chorus
    Captain this ship is sinking
    Captain these seas are rough, oh yes
    We gas tank almost empty
    No electricity, we oil pressure reading low
    Shall we abandon ship
    Or shall we stay on it and perish slow
    We doh know, we doh know
    Captain you tell we what to do

  • The watchman (09/02/2016, 21:53) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well well. Apparently BVIAA acting like cronies! SinCe the matter was settled on the people's business, for our tax money of 6 or so million dollars keeps the BVIAA (which has never made a profit) afloat. Someone please pull that file. Government and BVIAA we are not ignorant. Don't play the tape, pull the court file!
  • virgin gorda (09/02/2016, 21:55) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Poor dr smith not being served well by thoes light weight brokdrick generdine and glammor girl! Where the hell is his wife when you need her
  • Samson (09/02/2016, 22:40) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Convenient amnesia n karma is a bitch. White friends laughin at all this piss.
  • Ja rules (09/02/2016, 23:18) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is what the youths of the bvi must follow
  • wth (09/02/2016, 23:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The man mek me shame that he is the leader of the bviw
  • ray charles (09/02/2016, 23:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can you commit your reserves to this Airline? Who saw the Plane we paying for? How can we commit to something you ain't even see?Any of those men have any airline experience? If so which one? Whats the color of the plane?Who is the manufacturer? People it's our money we need answers ..What will the cost be for BVI residences? Do we still have to go to STT and PR? Somebody please help us i ain't believe the Premier Glasses seeing properly,he didn't read that agreement his glasses was foggy..
  • Well Sah! (09/02/2016, 23:59) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don't tell me that doc lied in the house of assembly?
  • Yes (10/02/2016, 00:09) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    He is telling more lies than hillary clinton.
  • No Alternative. (10/02/2016, 04:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    The premier we all know is just going along to get along. By nature he is not a conflict person. I ask God to help him. Forgive him. He just need to get out. Give it up. Then again where is the better alternative.
  • Bernie Stounders (10/02/2016, 08:28) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    We need a political revolution. Not the next Pic-Smeth Doctor to lead us for sure. They gave us this land and we have not advanced it to see self-determination. Don't let them laugh at us no more, please. Don't let them plan our fate, please. Don't let the work of Stouttie, Wheatley, CB, and Ralphie go down the drain, please. UK pissing, Europe shitting, the Caribbean vomiting, and in the BVI, we are not catchinga them -- no way.
  • wize up (10/02/2016, 09:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    it's so funny, when the people of the territory ows government they are prosecuted while some others that ows the same system are given a fist full of cash; if that is not Communism I don't know


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