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Henry O. Creque hired as energy consultant to Premier’s office

-Hon Andrew A. Fahie says plan is to replace local fossil fuel use
Former Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and owner of Creque’s Engineering Services, Mr Henry O. Creque has been hired as a consultant to the Premier’s Office, advising on the territory’s energy plans. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie said the plan is to replace VI’s fossil fuel use and further, Mr Henry O. Creque is to ensure that by mid-2021, persons are using natural resources to sell to the grid at the BVI Electricity Corporation. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie said the plan is to replace VI’s fossil fuel use and further, Mr Henry O. Creque is to ensure that by mid-2021, persons are using natural resources to sell to the grid at the BVI Electricity Corporation. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and owner of Creque’s Engineering Services, Mr Henry O. Creque has been hired as a consultant to the Premier’s Office, advising on the territory’s energy plans.

This announcement was made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) during his 2021 New Year’s Message to the territory.

According to the Premier, “The Government of the Virgin Islands is adamant on Going Green with no delay. In this vein your Government has secured the services of an energy consultant, Mr Henry Creque, to advise the Premier's Office on the way forward with clean energy...”

Hon Fahie said the plan is to replace VI’s fossil fuel use and further, Mr Creque is to ensure that by mid-2021, persons are using natural resources to sell to the grid at the BVI Electricity Corporation.

Details of contract not disclosed

It remains unclear the details of Creque’s contract and its duration, however, Premier Fahie has hinted that his services could transition into the 2022 Budget year.

“We must protect our environment at all costs and put measures in place to be the first island in the region to be fully operational on clean energy, thus respecting the environment. All these efforts will strongly assist in strengthening the 2022 Budget and beyond,” Hon Fahie said.

Mr Creaque, the son of former first lady, Lorna G. Smith was unsuccessful at being elected an At-Large Representative in the February 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands, under the National Democratic Party (NDP).

A month before the elections in January 2019, Creque resigned as Deputy General Manager of the BVIEC to pursue his political career, campaigning on renewable energy as a new economic pillar.

 

 

 

32 Responses to “Henry O. Creque hired as energy consultant to Premier’s office ”

  • HBO Family (02/01/2021, 12:32) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    One set of people running this country, past and present.
    • Nice (02/01/2021, 17:17) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Tried and true. No need to fix if it's not broken.
    • Me (03/01/2021, 07:57) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      We ppl really hard to please smh. When the govt hire VIP supporters u all complain, he hire someone else, still complain, well sah
  • Blindman (02/01/2021, 12:32) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good move .
  • hah (02/01/2021, 12:36) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    Let's see if Marlon finds a way to oppose this.
  • eheh (02/01/2021, 13:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh ! I am under the impression that the Bishop is the consultant..
  • W*F (02/01/2021, 13:19) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply
    so he didn't get to build the solar farm on Anegada, spat the dummy, threw all the toys oput the pram and now heis put in charge of these projects......you got to laugh
  • i voted VIP not NDP (02/01/2021, 13:20) Like (10) Dislike (23) Reply
    so Mr Premier You couldnt find NOBODY else to give a job to other than a person who mind you resigned as Deputy General Manager of the BVIEC who was making a dollup of money plus benefits then after leaving received a FULL PENSION plus additional benefits and now your giving this man a FULL SALARY this man bread done butter on both sides....jeezum come on man so NOBODY who voted for VIP is qualified for this post............SMH
    • Katie (05/01/2021, 05:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Small minded and Vindictive person. Lots of people voted. However, Government’s responsibility is to create opportunities for all
  • Windy (02/01/2021, 13:22) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    so he is one of smurf 11? thing to tell the king!!!
  • lol (02/01/2021, 13:22) Like (15) Dislike (20) Reply
    How many of you see Fahie's long game here? Who smart?
    • @LOL (02/01/2021, 16:25) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      RAISING MY HAND, ME, ME, I DO. SMELL AND SPOT THAT A MILE AWAY. YOU PEOPLE NEED TO START PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND HERE RATHER THAN GOSSIPING AND WORRYING ABOUT WHAT/HOW PEOPLE IS LIVING THERE LIVES. SIT BACK, STAY QUIET, WATCH AND LISTEN. YOU WILL GET ALL THE DIRT.
    • Sue (02/01/2021, 20:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @lol, I see it alright. I feel like this for the New Year, whom ever cause us pain and did dirt to us in 2020, 2021 is going to be the year that they will suffer for the above mentioned.
  • flUffy (02/01/2021, 13:23) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    I THOUGHT I READ SOMEWHERE, WHEREONE OFTHE ELECTED OFFICIALS SAID THERE WAS A FREEZE ON GOVERNMENT HIRING!!( WAS I WRONG??OR WAS I IMAGINING THIS?)WELL ..A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE RICH GETTING RICHER AND THE UN PRIVILEGED JUST TRYING TO GET BY..
    • @Fluffy (02/01/2021, 16:28) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      THIS ISLAND IS ABOUT THE HAVES, THE HAVE NOTS AND THE PHEASANTS.
      • Lingo (02/01/2021, 18:33) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
        Peasants?
        Pheasants are birds.
        • @Lingo (02/01/2021, 22:48) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
          A Pheasant is also known as a poor person/people.
          • @@Lingo (03/01/2021, 14:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
            Pheasant - noun - "a large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage".

            Peasant - noun - "a poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries)".
  • kelvin (02/01/2021, 13:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • WHAT!!! (02/01/2021, 13:50) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    How many “consultants “ with an unpublished salary does our little island need?
    • Poor millionaire (02/01/2021, 18:17) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      @what!!! I totally agree with you. Teachers are needed especially for the Special needs children and yet they are paying these GREEDY CROOKS handsomely to do nothing.All these politician are just like a baby's diaper" FULL of SHIT". Trust one day they will pay for their WICKED ways. The MOST HIGH is watching. Yet they say BVI is a Christian society. My question to them would JESUS do it say these things?
  • My new year wish (02/01/2021, 17:22) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply

    Hope the new governor is not a r***** like the one leaving

  • lol (02/01/2021, 18:06) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    The Premier is playing chess while the others playing UNO!
  • STAY WOKE MY PEOPLE (02/01/2021, 19:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    People stay woke. Our Premier is no joke. Read between the lines. He is setting himself up for election again. Stay woke.
  • NICK (02/01/2021, 21:02) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    "We must protect our environment at all cost".thats what i am saying to myself when i see pockwood pond trashfield burning everyday.
  • IBO (02/01/2021, 22:52) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Henry is a good man and deserve to be paid for his expertiste. Renewable energy is the to go so don't throw him under the bus like boss Abraham. Thanks to u Honourable Premier.
  • Thoughtful Sailor (03/01/2021, 10:27) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would be very nice if the Fahie Government thought the Marine Sector was important enough to hire someone (or even accept a volunteer) who had knowledge of that industry, as he has done here with the Energy Sector. Show me a single person in his government (or his new committee to design a Tourism Plan), and even the Tourist Board, who can sit down and accurately describe the Marine Sector, how it works, the nuts and bolts, the finances, etc......just one! Then put that person in a position of responsibility. Except, there isn't one. They have all been ignored or kicked to the wayside.
  • musa (03/01/2021, 12:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    As the premiere say let some body Christmas brighter.
  • Styles. (03/01/2021, 13:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Details of contract not disclosed.... where did we hear that before????

    Can we please get some accountability from our “leaders”
  • Dictator (04/01/2021, 10:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Henry is a good man and has done his time with rotary to deserve the rewards
  • Road Town bright lights (04/01/2021, 14:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pier Park is the brightest place on island at night, ESHS is also lit like a Christmas tree. Presumably half the lighting would be half the cost and still provide enough illumination for security purposes.
  • nexttrio45@yahoo.com Chris Shears (25/04/2022, 12:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job!


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