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Jenifer David BVITB Human Resources Manager fired!

Ms. Jenifer David the Human Resources Manager was fired from her post at the BVI Tourist Board last month. According to this news site's sources close to the matter, it was an internal matter and alleged violation that were discovered that led to the termination of the officer and “politics played no role.” photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word coming in to this news site from our team of reporters around the Virgin Islands is that Ms. Jenifer David, the Human Resources Manager for the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) has been terminated from her post at the BVITB.

She was terminated last month and the issues surrounding her termination remain unclear and it is ironic that the officer responsible for facilitating the hiring of staff at the Board is herself,  now looking for a job! 

Calls to the Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board Russell Harrigan and Acting Director Mrs. Malcia Smith-Hamilton were not returned on the topic. 

A source close to the sacking matter told Virgin Islands News Online that, it was an internal matter and alleged violation that were discovered that led to the termination of the officer and “politics played no role.” 

Over the past years the Tourist Board has been rocked by scandals from financial improprieties, law suits from its clients and overspending on certain projects. 

The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has yet to articulate a clear policy to the public on the direction of its plans for the sector.  However, the Board’s funding has been cut according to the 2012 Budget. 

One major project that was supposed to boost the industry,  the Cruise Pier extension project was forced to slow down after the United Kingdom demanded that it goes to public tender. 

The Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark Vanterpool had already announced on talk shows, on radio and online news that the project will be executed by Tortola Ports Partners consisting of a consortium of US-Based United Infrastructure and Cashman Groups. 

The Human Resources Manager’s post vacated by the sacked David is now being advertised along with that of a new Director of the BVI Tourist Board.  

It was this news site that broke the story, that following the 2011 general elections the NDP Administration had a hand in forcing out current Director Hadassah Ward.  Ms. Ward remains on leave (portion of which is maternity) however, when she returns she is expected to be transferred to the Premier’s Office. 

The BVI Tourist Board is a statutory Government Body that falls under the Premier’s Office. 

39 Responses to “ Jenifer David BVITB Human Resources Manager fired!”

  • again (07/09/2012, 12:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no that board alwasy in some melee
  • Tell us (07/09/2012, 14:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come this woman always in something?
  • Tell the King (07/09/2012, 14:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you lie and talk too much these things happen.
  • DarkVader (07/09/2012, 14:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She needs to take her situation to court as the person who fired her had not authority to do so...I warn them about some of those expats they put in high government jobs
    • her rights (07/09/2012, 15:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree they always trying to trample on workers rights. I am not hear finding excuses for her but she should have not been fired so fast without a proper investigation..OUT OF ORDER
      • wa (07/09/2012, 16:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        how do you know she wasn't investigated. better to be fired than going balo
        • GooneSquad (08/09/2012, 01:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          She was wrongfully dis-missed...fact..she has a good case against them if she files one...She was not fired by the Chairman, Director or Dept Director..just another expat who thinks she owns the Tourist Board..The Minister of Labour better start protecting our people and stop playing plinky bird..
          • name it (08/09/2012, 08:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            but you know and done see what ah go on in the bvi...she has the wrong last name
          • true (08/09/2012, 09:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            did that expat sign her letter of termination?I think not. That expat is a belonger . Get your facts straight.
            • GooneSquad (08/09/2012, 11:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
              Yes, she is a belonger by marriage so as far as I am concern she is still an expat who care nothing for our people. You think if she had come up in my face insulting me and I defend myself and what I was doing to help another employee when she kept ignoring that employee I would have gone home when she told me to? She would have been the one going home. She is not our skin colour so I dont expect her to be any different from thoe in the days gone by.
              • open wide (08/09/2012, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
                now now now relax people, you know how thoes people are...the more things change the more they stay the same
      • bay yutes (07/09/2012, 22:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        she was not investigated, she was accused, got scarded and admitted and now out of a job...what a shame
  • shelia (07/09/2012, 15:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    gosh another one bites the dust..what's up with the females at the board and doing wrong things???
  • farmer brown (07/09/2012, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well saw how they kept this one so hush hush...thanks again vino
  • sad (07/09/2012, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is so sad that in these hard economic times people are still getting in trouble and being terminated...
  • lil angel (07/09/2012, 15:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    dont give up jennefier, god will open up another door for you, keep going on strong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Sassy (07/09/2012, 21:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well God is merciful always. She just need to get her act together because people don't have nice things to say about her lying ways!
    • foxy (08/09/2012, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      jenifer not to worry life is a circle you will rise again sooner than you think girlfriend
  • St. Thomas, USVI (07/09/2012, 19:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    No surprise. She was ............ prior to her moving to the BVI for similar behavior..... You need Jesus Jennifer.

  • je (07/09/2012, 21:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    get a job with the college lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  • human rights (08/09/2012, 08:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The issues of how the government is taking advantage of workers rights in the BVI must stop; is not everyone could afford a lawyer.
  • lady with the torch (08/09/2012, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    vote for vip next time around... thats my advice to you jennifer
  • Nonsense (08/09/2012, 09:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why people love to support ignorance so? What you mean she wasn't fired by the right authority? If she was fired it would have to be in accordance with the law, maybe the 'expat' reported whatever it was but no expat that's not the Director or Chairman can fire anybody on their own. You all love too much confusion. If she was wrongfully dismissed, let her have her day in court, if not, let her learn a lesson. We support too much wrong doing in this place. All of you bickering never stop to ask if the girl really did something wrong and needed to be sent home? Schupps.
  • no surprise (08/09/2012, 16:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    agree with you 100%. Only she the chairman and the director probably knows waht happened. It is a shame when people dont know the details and jump to conclusions. WHen persons are interviewing for jobs they should be properly vetted. This could have been avoided

  • insider (08/09/2012, 17:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    have you ever heard of an HR manager in any company talking out the employees business on the street and to other fellow employees? NOT GOOD. Have you aver heard of any person signing a check or document that they are not authorized to sign> NOT GOOD . That is called FORGERY!!! AND THAT IS A CRIME!!!!
    • MVW (08/09/2012, 20:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      if you live in a class house "insider" do not throw stone..your turn is coming sooner than you think!!!
    • to insider (08/09/2012, 21:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Inside,r you will be surprised as to well established institutions here in the BVI where the HR manager in any company is talking out the employees business on the street and to other fellow employees, and doing other crooked things to employees. It does happen at businesses here in the BVI, I can testify to that.
    • @@@@@@ (08/09/2012, 22:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      hush your rass "insider" show your proof from hiding being the computer with this hogwash!
  • J-STONE (08/09/2012, 19:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its called Karma, What goes around comes around.
  • lesta (09/09/2012, 04:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad to see this kind of stuff rocking the BVI, goes to show its no different from anywhere else on the planet but its a time for transformation in every aspect.....
  • BVI (09/09/2012, 13:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ah seh only in TOLA! you know how long Jennifer got terminated and now the news catch it. well anyway, let me tell you all something, You see Jennifer David, she was the best thing Tourist Board had, she was the best human resources manager any organization can have. She stood up for the staff at the BVI Tourist Board, but i knew when the Government Changed to the NDP, it was only a matter of time before they would get rid of her. Tourist Board is a wonderful place to work but the people who are in charge and running it are MONSTERS. when you talk to somebody about the treatment you are dismissed without reason, THIS NONSENSE HAS TO STOPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously this Government don't have time for it's people! so election day, we know what we going do! Chiefy i know your hands are tied but there are alot of stupidy in Tourist Board. ONLY WHEN SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPEN, YOU ALL WILL SAY, IF YOU HAD KNOWN. GOVERNMENT STOP TURNING A BLIND EYE AND JUMP IN AND TAKE CARE OF THINGS. MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Well Well (10/09/2012, 09:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You see what she did to her good friend Ms Ward ? Look how it come back to bite her.
    • in the know (10/09/2012, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      how come when the other wone did the same thing she was not fired?? the BVITB to one sided but god is good
      • power play (12/09/2012, 23:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        the other one had the right connections and her party is now in power
  • Straight Facts (10/09/2012, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get your facts straight- you are busy tearing down an 'expat' and know nothing. The expact GREW UP in the BVI that is why she is a Belonger and She had nothing to do with hiring or firing of people as she is NOT a Senior Manager. Jealousy my people is a dangerous thing!!


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