Skelton-Cline inks $96,000 a year contract with NDP Government
In a government press release the Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark Vanterpool said, “the Ministry of Communications and Works is moving quickly to address the very urgent matter of ports development territory-wide, to this end it was extremely important to us that we identify a person who will focus on this task”.
According to the same press release, Mr. Cline’s scope of works include, but are not limited to, providing of consultancy services to the Ministry of Communications and Works and the Board of the BVI Ports Authority on the proper development of the Territory’s ports. He will also conduct research to assess the condition of all ports of entry in the Territory and prepare reports on findings and carry out reviews of project proposals currently being considered for the development and expansion of ports in critical areas on Tortola (Cruise Pier and West End), Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.
Kevin Smith another consultant
Meanwhile, another NDP defeated candidate Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith who contested the 3rd district seat also has inked a consultancy contract. The value of his contract and duration is unknown at this time. However, according to Virgin Islands News Online sources within the ruling NDP, Mr. Smith is expected among other things, to play a role in NDP Government's plan to activate the Small Business Bureau.
Mr. Smith, a former Post Master General, is expected to report directly to the Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith and be seated in the office of the Premier.
Virgin Islands News Online will keep our readers up-dated as more information becomes available.
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