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Clarence Faulkner Jr. to be named chairman of NBVI Board

He replaces Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe who turned Speaker of the House of Assembly
Clarence Faulkner Jr. is to be named chairman of NBVI Board. He now manages his own firm.
Current Speaker of the House of Assembly Honorable Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe (left) held the position of Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board. Lloyd K. Black will be taking up a new appointment at the NBVI reportedly as the head of its credit division.
Current Speaker of the House of Assembly Honorable Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe (left) held the position of Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board. Lloyd K. Black will be taking up a new appointment at the NBVI reportedly as the head of its credit division.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching the Virgin Islands News Online from it's well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Clarence Faulkner Jr., the former Investment Manager of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) was approved by the Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet to be the new Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board.

According to the same source, the Cabinet Paper was advanced by Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Smith in keeping with the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) Act.

The paper was before the Executive branch of Government at their meeting of Wednesday February 1, 2012.

Faulkner, a Virgin Gordian, will replace former Chairman and current Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe. It is unclear who the other members of the Board are.

Former Legislator Black Gets Job At Bank

Meanwhile, the same source told this news site that former NDP 8th district representative and Minister for Education and Culture Lloyd K. Black will be taking up a new appointment at the NBVI- reportedly as the head of its credit division. No other details were forthoming as to commencement of appointment, salary and contract terms.

Faulkner's Background

Faulkner Jr., an indigenous Virgin Islander, grew up in the Valley, Virgin Gorda, and is the only son of five children born to Cordella and Clarence Faulkner Sr. He attended the Bregado Flax Educational Centre, VG.

After graduating from High School, Faulkner enrolled at St. Mary’s University in Canada where he studied both Accounting and Finance, and graduated with a double degree in 1996.

After graduating from college, Faulkner returned to the VI where he landed his first job working at Harney Westwood & Riegels. In 1999, he joined the Social Security Board and left the Board in August of 2011 to start his own company.

But before leaving, he had risen through the ranks where his function, among others, was to manage the Board's portfolio of Investments.

In 2002, he earned an MBA from Wright State University through the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

Faulkner is the founder and Managing Director of Pension Management Interative Inc. This is a full service firm specializing in pension plan consultancy, management and administration.

Speaking during the weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club of Tortola in July of 2010, the then Investment Manager told the public that the Investment Fund of the SSB stood at $342M.

Faulkner had told the Rotarians that the SSB investment funds have been doing well in light of the financial crisis because of extensive due diligence.

He had further stated in the same speech that three years ago, just before the financial crisis hit, the fund was valued at $301M and at the peak of the crisis it dropped to $277M.

30 Responses to “Clarence Faulkner Jr. to be named chairman of NBVI Board ”

  • CIA (04/02/2012, 11:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow vino you all off the chain wid breaking news.... mehson ayo going get one ah dem Minister dem fired for all deeds information. Hats off to ayo pressure bust pipes. Ayo does have every ting ! Dem properly jus jealous of ayo especially, dat dem own people ah run dem mouth like ah parrot!!!..lol I sat through over an hour of SFC listening to one funny dude ranting and raving bout you all… well saw…hats off you all better dan dey cia and Scotland yard deman.
    • insider (05/02/2012, 08:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      CIA, No body studying Myron with he anti-vino hate at dey standing finance commitee. Time will tek care of dem kind ah people yall!
      • Real Talk (05/02/2012, 15:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        But is was not Myron alone who was hostile to VINO..so they should tell you all the full story.
  • jog (04/02/2012, 13:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino you have done it again, lol you guys got some good sorces I tell ya, lol.
  • billy b (04/02/2012, 15:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is that really Falukner??? sure looks like it should be Faulkner (strange) Go ingrid!!!!
    • job search (04/02/2012, 23:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      "billy B', vino needs to hire you bossman..you always in the mix!!!
  • Tee Henry (04/02/2012, 16:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations!!
  • face (04/02/2012, 17:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know he will do a good job but me did not know public officers can chair boards…NDP always getting away wid tings VIP could not!
    • learn to read (04/02/2012, 21:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      "FACE" YOU IDIOT YOU CANNOT READ??? THE STORY SAY THE MAN LEFT THE SOCIAL SECURITY DEPT LAST YEAR AUGUST AND NOW RUNNING HE OWN BUSINESS GOSH MAN YOU PEOPLE MEK ME SICK!
    • Read and understand (04/02/2012, 22:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Did you not understand that he is no longer at the BVI SSB!
  • Guest (04/02/2012, 17:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now serriously government ever heard about spreading the wealth. It seems like they are handing all posts to people who already have meaningful jobs or posts. This is ridiculous... How many jobs/assignments can one person hold? While others are other there fresh from college still looking meaningful job assignments,
    • Real Talk (05/02/2012, 09:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It's simple. When Faulkner and Black were fresh from college you think they were hired as the boss? NO! Read the damn story, see what Faulkner did when he came back from college. He worked at Harneys as the equivalent of a secretary. The man worked his ass off now he can reap the benefits. Stop hating and be productive. It doesn't happen overnight. Stop envy others, do what you have to do. These people have been working hard for 10-15yrs and when they finally get something in their own country you all talking about unfair. What have you done lately to better yourself professionally and make yourself more marketable to employers? NOTHING but complain! Congrats Clarence!
      • Enjoy (05/02/2012, 18:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I am talking about individuals who were away have the experience and would like to return home to their homeland. But when you have situations where individuals are given 2-3 posts who the hell is that benefitting in a society were job availability is limited??? What does this have to do with hating? I know the guy, I can say for a fact he is great individual but come on some others can be given these posts. You think he is the only person that has been working 10-15 years and has the experience you naive imbecile? You know what you are right congrats, enjoy, live it up. Cause I can say for a fact come the next 4 years NDP gonna get voted out harder than the last time, this go around they will not have 1 person in the opposition. And I can say for a fact who me and my family and our ENTIRE voting block will not be voting for and it is a sentiment shared by many hardcore NDPers who put them in. This is non-sense.....
        • Thinker (06/02/2012, 10:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          You all people need to damn well learn to read! Being appointed to certain boards is NOT a job!!!! Most of the boards meet on occasion and it's not a full time job. Some are not even paid for sitting on the boards. Get over it! For example, Ayanna is a Lawyer at Maples and she's Chairman of TRC. Do you really think it's TWO JOBS? LOL!!! Some folks who are away only use BVI when it's beneficial to them. The people that stayed here and stuck it out when things were rough are the ones that should get first preference. Only because things are getting a big worst they want to call BVI home. So we should just remain stagnated until they decide they want to return home? NO WAY! We moving forward with or without them. Many from other islands/countries came here in 60's, 70's, 80's and are now considered 'US'. So before you go frothing at the mouth research the boards and what the pay is, if any.
  • island girl (04/02/2012, 18:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to move her now from being NPT chairman, how many post are positions can one person have give somebody else a chance too. NDP not another 4 yrs good luck if you make it to 2yrs.
  • tola (04/02/2012, 19:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow ndp just for themself
    • jerry springer (05/02/2012, 09:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Boss man he is a VIP so NDP is beginning to mix up the ting. Not a man NDP man going get loans now. LOL
  • so it is (04/02/2012, 20:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    right man for the job good going NDP
  • east (04/02/2012, 21:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    mr black going to assure only ndp followers get money to borrow
    • dem send he dey for a reason! (05/02/2012, 11:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Mrs. Scaliffee look out Loyd coming for your work!
  • look out DS (04/02/2012, 23:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Black another NDP being rewarded for being the so called "campaign manager during the last election" when will they stop using the public purse to give political rewards???
  • Virgin Gorda massive (05/02/2012, 07:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow!!!! good appointment. Did not know he left the SS board and have his own business. I love to see young bv islanders’ owning businesses.
  • correct this time (05/02/2012, 11:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    clearance is a positive brother he will look out for the people...good choice NDP at least you all got this one correct!
  • good to know (05/02/2012, 21:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I t's nice to see Mr. Falkner taking the post as chairman for the National bank. He has done a wonderful job at Socail security of what I heard and understand. And maybe, he will be the one to do what needs to be done for our local bank to be the leading bank of the BVI. Mr. Black is no stranger to credit and I know that he is the perffect man for that position. These ar the kinds that things that makes any BVIslander proud to know that you own is leading in businesses such as these. To those that came back from college or attain the degrees here. Do not ever think that one day that you will not have your own business or be a manager of private companies. We NEED to have more BVIslanders heading these private businesses. Just saying....
    • Thinker (06/02/2012, 10:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      At least you have sense and can see past VIP and NDP. I don't know when they're going to realize that when elections are over we are all BVIslanders and should be happy to see each other prosper. Here we have two qualified BVIslanders being appointed to posts for which they are more than qualified, and you have people hating on it. Black has been into banking for years and Faulkner is experienced in financial services, investment management etc. What's the problem? I don't see how anything negative can be said about these appointments of our own people. National Bank have a few white expats in there but nobody will talk what their salary is and why they're there in the first place. I'm not racist don't get me wrong, but when I saw them in there I wondered if we really had it that hard finding locals to run our own bank.
      • Sigh... (06/02/2012, 12:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        The expats were hired because there were no locals to fill the roles at the price they were paying (cheap). Stop this "our own" without really looking at the bigger picture mentality. Besides, the bank is no longer a devlopment bank, it is a commercial bank so they need to find suitably qualified persons to make the transition and grow it as such, regardless of where they come from! With your "thinking" the current manager will stay in her position for eternity because she is "our own", forgetting the fact that she is ill-equipped to lead a commercial bank least of all to transition it from development to commercial. Thanks to this "thinking" the bank has remained stagnant for all many years now. Clearly where we want it to be...
  • zeeeeeeeeeeeee (06/02/2012, 10:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good reporting vino but who are the other memebers of the board?????..you all half stepping boss.
    • jack be still (06/02/2012, 11:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      why ayo aint go ask the director of communications? Vino aint work for GIS or NDP..lol
  • where (06/02/2012, 18:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    where the heck they going with Black again???? gosh


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