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Rosan-Jones fires back @ BVITB - 'I have a right to question the Gov't!'

- leaked letter shows response to Board copied to Premier Fahie & Hon Flax-Charles
In her letter also copied to Premier Andrew A. Fahie, Hon Shareen D. Flax-Charles (AL) Junior Minister of Tourism, BVITB HR Director Carleen Penn and others, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones says she believes the letter is an attempt to silence her. Photo: VINO/File
Following an October 8, 2019, warning letter, BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) employee, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' has fired back at the Board saying that she has a right to question the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, following accusations that she is trying to embarrass the country. Photo: Team of Reporters
Following an October 8, 2019, warning letter, BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) employee, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' has fired back at the Board saying that she has a right to question the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, following accusations that she is trying to embarrass the country. Photo: Team of Reporters
In a Friday, October 11, 2019, hand-delivered letter to Tourist Board Director, Ms Sharon P. Flax-Brutus and new Chair of the Board Kenisha A. Sprauve; Rosan-Jones requested proof of social media posts where she was found embarrassing her office, Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in addition to the Government. Photo: VINO/File/GIS
In a Friday, October 11, 2019, hand-delivered letter to Tourist Board Director, Ms Sharon P. Flax-Brutus and new Chair of the Board Kenisha A. Sprauve; Rosan-Jones requested proof of social media posts where she was found embarrassing her office, Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in addition to the Government. Photo: VINO/File/GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an October 8, 2019 warning letter accusing her of trying to embarrass the country, BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) employee, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' has fired back at the Board saying she has a right to question the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.

'I want Proof' - Rosan-Jones

In a Friday, October 11, 2019 hand-delivered letter to Tourist Board Director, Ms Sharon P. Flax-Brutus and new Chair of the Board Kenisha A. Sprauve, Rosan-Jones requested proof of social media posts where she was found embarrassing her office, Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in addition to the Government.

In her response, she further said, "Per this letter, I request proof of all media posts that: 1. Spoke negatively of and the names of those persons within the BVI Tourism Portfolio that I called."

In BVITB in their original October 8 letter, said, "As you are aware, the BVITB and the Film Commission is tasked with, among other things, the favourable promotion of the BVI." Without naming a specific post, the letter made reference to social media comments made towards the Premier and the government, "including the Tourism portfolio, and also persons responsible for and operating within that portfolio," it said.

“From where we sit, the BVITB has determined that your posts as an employee of the board has embarrassed the Board and are not in line with the Board’s aim to favourably promote the BVI."

In her letter also copied to Premier Fahie, Junior Minister of Tourism Hon Shareen D. Flax-Charles (AL), BVITB HR Director Carleen Penn and others, Rosan-Jones said she believes the letter is an attempt to silence her.

"I suspect the letter is coming as a directive of the newly elected VIP Administration in their effort to silence me. If this is not the case, then I expect that the director of the BVI Tourism Board will receive the same letter for her outspokenness as it relates to the Government of the Virgin Islands leading up to the 2019 elections," she said.

Legal Counsel 

Further, 'Cindy' moved to accuse the BVITB Director of making posts on social media that could have a negative impact on the BVI Tourism product; however, like in the letter from the BVITB, no proof of the post was presented.

"As a voting citizen of the British Virgin Islands, I have a constitutional right to question the duly elected Administration appointed to run the Government," she further added. 

In a recent Facebook post dated October 15, 2019, Rosan-Jones declared, "As long as I have breath in my body, I will engage any Administration voted in, to oversee Government business; whether I voted for you or not. However, if I gave you my most precious ‘X’, you’re gonna have even more problems with me."  

In taking a legal stance, she said the letter represents a breach of her constitutional rights and therefore, she will seek legal counsel as it relates to the BVITB, its Board, the HR Department, the Director, along with the Chairman of the Board.

20 Responses to “Rosan-Jones fires back @ BVITB - 'I have a right to question the Gov't!'”

  • Hmmmm (16/10/2019, 17:23) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just loving the Lips.
    • Ton (16/10/2019, 22:36) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      They're sizzling hot
    • They Wrong (17/10/2019, 10:35) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
      YESSSS CINDY. TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON THEN BACKSIDE. THE GOV AND EVERYONE INVOLVED IS ABSOLUTELY WRONG FOR THIS AND IS SETTING A VERY NEGATIVE, UNJUST AND UNFAIR FUTURE FOR OTHER OUTSPOKEN PERSONS. We Need This Whistle Blower Legislation NOW!
  • wow (16/10/2019, 17:33) Like (44) Dislike (11) Reply
    Don’t even care to read the article. Just let she go BVITB. Let’s focus on positivity doing what we’ve been doing that is getting the word out and promoting the BVI in a good away. She doesn’t know the difference in free speech and being respectful. She’s biting the hands who’s feeding her. Just let her find work else where. You try tell me she couldn’t fire back at BVI tourist board without making it public?
    • @SMH (17/10/2019, 08:33) Like (24) Dislike (7) Reply
      Heep of nonsense you talking. You are saying everyone including yourself that speak out against something they don't like should get fired. That's an oppressive selfish mentality..." Let the lady be" When people speak out. Things change. Silence has no friend no enemy no purpose no courage no life..
      • wow (17/10/2019, 09:58) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
        @smh Cindy you and your ratchet friends should all be fired and leave the work of deserving friendly people. You’ll know better……
  • facts (16/10/2019, 17:38) Like (20) Dislike (9) Reply
    she needs to go bottom line!
  • Blow it out your A$$ (16/10/2019, 18:05) Like (40) Dislike (4) Reply
    This f●●| just don't know how to keep her piehole shut and it's scary to think she have people who are in full support of her and her a$$!shne$$
    • wow (17/10/2019, 02:59) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      @blow it out your A$$ | 90% of her supporters are ratchet minded people. She and her followers NOT added to anything worthwhile within our community.
  • send home (16/10/2019, 18:21) Like (34) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thanks VINO giving her side of the story, but we need her home and off the job.
  • asking for (16/10/2019, 18:38) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply

    So who assigned this n*t j*b the role of holding Fahie accountable? Girl go siddown with your c***y a** These R****n people always at it.

  • weed (16/10/2019, 20:51) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Set of crazy people
  • Switch her to labour (17/10/2019, 08:39) Like (13) Dislike (12) Reply
    She is doing us good. Lots of bad stuff going on in work places.. We need a few more like her. Just like Super Cop we need a few more..Clean the place up.. She has more courage. More heart more love for country than most of them trying to tare her down.. .
    • Hmm (17/10/2019, 15:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Love for her country that's why she did not married to any of ayo. :)
  • Hmmmm (17/10/2019, 08:44) Like (12) Dislike (10) Reply
    Its people like her that allow people like us to enjoy our freedom. They are special people and very few in numbers...People who stand up and speak of the wrong knowing the consequences... U R fulfilling your purpose for which you were created. How many of us can say that. Most of us don't have a purpose don't kno our purpose. ....
  • queen b (17/10/2019, 11:40) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    If we don't stand for something, we fall for anything or everything. In my opinion the young lady has the makings of an excellent politician. She speaks about and addresses the issues at hand and seek for resolutions to the problems. She is holding the now sitting Government accountable and as an Electorate she has a right to do so. There is nothing wrong with what she is doing, and its obvious that she knows how to go about it.
  • Ooh brother (17/10/2019, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Annoyed much!!
  • wow (18/10/2019, 05:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is great when one has the confidence to speak out, but at the same time, it is much wiser in knowing what, when, where and how to speak. Don't go blabbing and rambling because you can do so! Some of those supporters are aiding your demise. Think before you speak and be humble in your demeanor. Then maybe you will be heard in a more humane manner.
  • jimbob (18/10/2019, 09:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I can't stand this girl yo


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