Kevin S. Fahie In! as Caribbean Cellars new General Manager
Hon Smith: Locals not ready yet!
Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) had also joined in the insult of Virgin Islanders by saying they are “not qualified” when asked about why so many United Kingdom nationals are taking so much top positions in the public sector that locals could fill.
In fact, Premier Smith went on to say “I am concerned yes, that we are not at the point where we have the capacity to fill all these positions……”
When pressed, he told the local media, “In the VI, what we have been speaking about for a long time is succession planning and that is a process to ensure that, as time goes by, VIslanders will be more prepared to fill these positions where they are not now prepared,” added Premier Smith.
However, locals continue to fill top posts all over the Territory despite the negative talk and lack of confidence in locals from Hons Smith and Walwyn.
Mr Fahie is ‘top dog’ @ Caribbean Cellars
Caribbean Cellars Limited has announced that indigenous Virgin Islander Kevin S. Fahie will take over as the General Manager of its VI operations, effective December 1, 2016.
After four years in different roles at the Lower Estate, Road Town, Tortola Caribbean Cellars Limited’s main office, from Sales and Marketing Coordinator to Marketing and Commercial Manager, Mr Fahie has been promoted to the top post.
He will become the new General Manager in charge of all VI Operations with over 27 employees. The current Manger will move to a new role and will now report to Mr Fahie. The new General Manager, Mr Fahie, will report directly to the President of the Company in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
Mr Fahie, who is also a Member of the BVI Ports Authority Board and has been active with the NDP youth movement, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management with a minor in Marketing from California State University at Northridge.
Speaking exclusively to our newsroom today November 13, 2016 Mr Fahie said he was delighted with his recent promotion and “I will do my best to full fill the mandate of the company and will continue working with the team to serve our customers in the most professional way.” The incoming General Manager also praised Caribbean Cellars for having the faith and “confidence in giving a local an opportunity as this also speaks volumes about the company…”
Background of Company
In 1983 A.H. Rise opened its doors as a beverage wholesale company in the Virgin Islands (UK). In 1999, the company brought Fort Wines and Spirits, and the recently expanded company was renamed Caribbean Cellars Ltd, and described itself as a progressive and dynamic company.
Caribbean Cellars offers a wide selection of Wines, Spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
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