Arliene T. Penn Out! as Communications Director
Information reaching this news-desk is that she was essentially marginalised in the post of Communications Director, with the Dr. D Orlando Smith (AL) administration, contracting a number of consultants, to undertake responsibilities previously taken on by Ms Penn.
Manage Public Image
In her new capacity, Ms Penn will act as the head of the Office of the Governor's, Virgin Islands (VI) team, and will also now be tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of the Office and the supervision of the administrative staff and indirectly the staff at the Government House and the Old Government House Museum.
Additionally, Ms Penn, according to a Government Information Service (GIS) press release, on August 31, 2018, “will lead in the implementation of the strategic plan and objectives of the Office and forge partnerships across the Public Service and with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to achieve objectives and solutions.”
This, in addition to assisting with the management of the Governor's public profile—through proactive planning and coordination of events, appearances and communications.
Advisor
Ms Penn was appointed Director of Communications in 2011, serving as Advisor to the Premier and other government officials including, heads of department and other senior public officers, House of Assembly members, statutory bodies and boards.
As Communications Director, she also served as accounting officer and provided strategic leadership and advice to the Department of Information and Public Relations.
Additionally, she also provided administrative and policy support to the Permanent Secretary, Premier’s Office in various areas including financial services, National Risk Assessment, immigration, international affairs, and tourism, among other areas.
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14 Responses to “Arliene T. Penn Out! as Communications Director”
Not well prep I may say but job security is a must since England bringing in its crew.
attempt on their life, and the people who get the Governors' communications just sit on it. Not a good way to
make friends. Someone had an attempt on their life saturday nite by a nut, i won't elaborate. best hope the
us military doesn't cruise up and push buttons. kind of thing the Governors' office ignores.
There seems to be a lack of vision in the government. For too long they are running around with no plan to make any progress. This is the only country that do not reshuffle its cabinet. Some ministers are sleeping and are doing the same things repeatedly with no success. It is time for new blood and new vision in the government. NDP MUST GO.