Cindy Rosan shut out of Premier’s press conference
According to reports reaching our newsroom, Rosan of Guavaberry Media was twice asked to excuse herself from the press briefing.
Prior to the press conference, Chief Information Officer Ms Desriee Smith had first reportedly invited Rosan to a private meeting and admonished her not to leave her personal belongings behind.
Rosan returned shortly after and informed her colleagues that she was asked to leave as the Premier refused to have her present.
Shortly after, a uniformed female police officer attempted to have Ms Rosan leave; however, the talk show host refused.
After more than 45 minutes past the scheduled start of the press conference, all reporters present took a unified decision to boycott the press conference as a show of solidarity to Rosan and press freedom.
‘The Premier didn’t want me there’- Rosan
Asked about the reasons given for wanting to refuse her access to the press conference, Rosan told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that none was given.
“They gave none besides the premier didn’t want me there.
“Same thing he has done with Tola Radio. Told the owner I’m not to be a part of the panel when he is on and he’s not to accept questions from me,” Rosan said.
Chief Information Officer Smith did not respond to our request for comment; however, she issued a statement moments ago, but did not address the matter with Rosan.
“Regrettably, we could not bring the press briefing as expected, and we do apologise for this inconvenience.
In place of the press briefing, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley was able to report to the public via a press statement to provide the public with an update on his CARICOM meeting attendance,” Smith stated.
Premier Wheatley also did not respond to our request for comment.
Rosan has been a fierce critic of the Premier and has also used press conferences to level serious allegations against the Premier, including about violating Labour laws and infidelity.
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65 Responses to “Cindy Rosan shut out of Premier’s press conference”
Political nails in your beig reelected bad move Hon Premiet
Absolutely Wrong! He is not above democracy! Power has gotten to his head!
Mouth open, story jump out.
The office is not yours.I support the media people,to support cindy.
The Premier is out of order.
He is behaving like the COI.
It is not automatic that every single media in the USA gets to attend President press activities. Other media have to simply draw from official statements or recordings in order to get their news.
Cindy has no degree, or qualifications in any aspect of journalism! I doubt she has an up to date Trade Licence, tax certificate, NHI good standing etc. She has no rights!
Shame shame on you both a disgrace to the bvi that is why the lower class must stay out of the city
Your support team is lacking in needed Public Relation strategies. Someone should have advised you to utilise diplomacy today.
Right or wrong with your intent you allowed the BVI Press to form a unified coup against your actions.
DAMAGE CONTROL - How will you get over this going into a critical election? Do not let emotions get the best of you.
My
not only the money we all know she wants his D....
I have absolutely no respect for her.
She need some journalism training!
Freedom of the press have no turned into freedom to depress: all the other press people are from outside this territory however the one from the VI gets lockout
If the report is factual the leader of this territory needs to be replaced with someone that is more open minded: was the young woman discriminated against because she need more information on the police bill
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We the public can read between the lines you have an agenda to try to push female agenda. Girl it's time to take a seat this election is not for you and who you are pushing your agenda for.