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HOA to approve BVIEC chairman

February 14th, 2012 | Tags: HOA Allan Parker Mark Vanterpool BVIEC chairman
BVIEC’s Chairman Allan Parker (right) with General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham (middle) and Vice Chairman Edison O’Neal at a contract signing in 2011. Photo: VINO.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool will move the motion to approve Allan Parker as the Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) when the House of Assembly (HOA) resumes this morning, February 14, 2012.

The appointment will take effect from March 1, 2012 for a period of three years.

According to the order paper, section 40(4)(a) of the Interpretation Act, Cap. 136 provides that an authority or person empowered by or under an enactment to appoint or designate a person to be a member of a statutory board or to perform any other functions, may appoint or designate a person by name, and it shall be the duty of the person appointed or designated to perform the respective functions accordingly.

Parker was first appointed to the post in 2009 following the resignation of Margaret Penn in mid-February 2009.

The chairman holds an Associate Degree in Business Management from Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, USA. He is the general manager of Virgin Islands Motors and National Car Rental, and the owner of Dollar Rent-a- Car.

He served as Chairman of the BVI National Parks Trust from 2001-2003, a Board member at the BVI Chamber of Commerce in 1991 and as a member of the BVI Festival Committee from 1991-1994.

11 Responses to “HOA to approve BVIEC chairman ”

  • critic (14/02/2012, 09:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    allan maybe was only kept because he didnt cut the man light
  • weed (14/02/2012, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    LEROY HAS TO GO
    • To Weed (14/02/2012, 13:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You really must be like your name, the dumb weed u smoke. Leroy is the best thing BVIEC has had for years.....I bet Weed is one of Generation Staff, who dont want to work Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm but willing to work 4:31 pm on ward and work weekends too, all you guys like is money money money.
      • boy go sit down (14/02/2012, 23:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        come on stop the lies...tis aint goin tek Mark long to find out Leroy got to go dey same way he find out bout Glasgow....
  • polo (14/02/2012, 13:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    NDP ayo need to make sure that the chairman of a board have some expertise in the area being chaired....it only make comon sence.
    • Crank Shaft (14/02/2012, 20:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You didn't tell VIP that when they appointed Allan in 2009 to BVIEC Board, when they appointed Glenroy Forbes (Lawyer) to the Health Services Board, when they appointed Ronnie Lettsome to Ports Board, you want me to continue? THe chairman has nothing to do with expertise, that's what the Director is for. It's the same with the TRC. What Telecoms experience does Collin Scattliffe have? Why did VIP appoint him to chair TRC? Fiona, a Lawyer was appointed deputy, again? What experience? I'm sure the folks will do their jobs properly.
    • insider (14/02/2012, 23:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I MUST BIG UP MARK..ALLEN IS A GOOD MAN AND YOU MADE A GOOD DECISION TO KEEP HE...
  • and eye for good (14/02/2012, 23:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it is known that Alan is doing a good job as Chairman...credit must be given to Mr. Frazer he knows good talent...hope the NDP learn a thing or two from him,
  • faith of our fathers (15/02/2012, 01:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    congrats Allen Parker..you have earn this honor!


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