Skelton-Cline deserves 98K Gov't contract – Julio S. Henry
In a public missive dated April 15, 2019, the Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led VIP government indicated that the contract was issued to ensure crucial developmental goals are met, hence, the Premier’s Office had engaged a number of consultancies for specific areas, however, this was met with backlash from the public and some political pundits.
Deserving
“Claude Skelton-Cline got a big contract but a lot of people all upset, people wondering how I feel about it. I had a big discussion today, and I’ll say right off the bat, Claude big yourself up, you deserve it,” Henry said on the Tuesday, April 22, edition of Hard Talk on Tola Radio VI with co-host Kaream K. Pickering aka ‘Picko Moff’ and guest, Cindy R. Rosan-Jones.
According to the release, the consultancy given to the outspoken ZBVI 780 ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host will seek to monitor local planning and execution that would ensure the delivery of a programme to provide 1000 jobs in 1000 days amongst other commitments.
Included in the contract are also plans to assist small business development and advice on the development and implementation of initiatives designed to empower youth. During the six month engagement period, Grace Consultants will receive ninety-eight thousand dollars ($98,000) for services rendered.
Henry implores, “The substance in the contract is what really matters to me, so we [will] hold you accountable, so we looking for deliveries, we looking for things to be delivered and I believe that you [Skelton-Cline] can deliver,” he told the listening audience.
Negotiations & Agreements
Further, Grace Consultants will also lead negotiations for new Cruise Line Berthing Agreements, identify and facilitate a seaplane tour excursion initiative and serve as Chair of Cruise Tourism Committee.
“I want to see an improve cruise ship policy, I want to see improved cruise ship visitation to the territory, I would love to see a little more focus to cruise ships coming to the territory in the summertime, not necessarily during the seasonal time,” Mr Henry said.
“There are people out here who are willing to join you and help deliver those promises and those consultancies,” the Hard Talk host further implored.
“I think Claude you’re on the right track,” he said, however, guest Rosan-Jones was adamant that Mr Skelton-Cline cannot deliver on those promises.
32 Responses to “Skelton-Cline deserves 98K Gov't contract – Julio S. Henry ”
Thought we elected 13 people to do so?
Also, if this is a consultancy, why is Claude using the people of the premier’s office to do his work. Why do they have to go to Skelton Baylor for meetings and reporting to Claude. This isn’t a consultancy but giving the permanent secretary job to Claude without going through the the PSC.
Now rest well
The man has lived with his nose in the Givt trough for all his working (and I use that word loosely) life and cannot survive in the private sector.
$16k a month for advising on things he does not know or understand - no measurable criteria for the job, so that it can be renewed without any tender process or evaluation of how Baxley he has failed to deliver.
VIP STAY FOCUS NDP DEAD FOR THE NEXT 12 years or so
You guys are so unreasonable. Trust the process and see what happens before you start judging. That man fought for everyone in the territory for a chance and we did needed a change. I'm already feeling the change for the better and not worst. The country will rise again!!
You guys sit back and watch millions of dollars wasted by the other party yet still wanted them back in power.
Come on people open your eyes and stop being shallow minded.
Monies were plugged into festival last year when that money could have gone into rebuilding the Elmore high school. Where does our priority lies? Give the VIP a chance to prove themselves. You must not support corruption and by you voting for the NDP show you have no love for your country.
7.2 million to one crooks no on in jail
8 million taken no one I jail
Mark had 40milllion over run no one in jail
Leave Claude alone he from here
You haters got 8 years of blogging
I see nothing wrong with the contract Absolutely NOTHNG IN FACT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 300g like the White man at RDA
For god in heaven sake go sit down
Many of them should be in jail
We love the vip and supports Claude