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Ex CoP Michael B. Matthews voted to BVI Red Cross Board

- Rennea Powell is new Chairperson
Former Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Michael B. Matthews, who has since settled in the [British] Virgin Islands, has found himself on the Board of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: BVI Red Cross
Rennea Powell is the new Chairperson of the BVI Red Cross. Powell previously served as Secretary and Vice-chair of the Board. Photo: BVI Red Cross
Rennea Powell is the new Chairperson of the BVI Red Cross. Powell previously served as Secretary and Vice-chair of the Board. Photo: BVI Red Cross
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Michael B. Matthews, who has since settled in the [British] Virgin Islands, has found himself on the Board of the BVI Red Cross.

Mr Matthews was voted to the Board when the BVI Red Cross held its annual general meeting on June 19, 2023.

The UK national, Mr Matthews, is also a Member of the Board of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).

Other BVI Red Cross Board Members voted to the Board are Estaban Smith and Theodore John.

According to a press release from the BVI Red Cross on June 21, 2023, the non-profit organisation also has a new Chairperson, Rennea Powell, who replaces Troy K. Christopher who served as Chairman from 2020.

Ms. Rennea Powell previously served as secretary and vice-chair of the Board.

Secretary Mrs Maria Abraham and Treasurer Ms Sylvia C. Romney-Moses were re-elected.

‘Confident’ of abilities of new Board- Stacy C. Lloyd

BVI Red Cross Director Stacy C. Lloyd commented, “I am happy to welcome Ms Powell as our new Chairperson as well as the other new Board members! Our Board reflects the diversity of our volunteer base. I am confident that this new elected Board will continue to propel the organisations from strength to strength in line with our mission of assisting the most vulnerable population during crisis.”

The mission of the British Virgin Islands Red Cross is to mobilise the power of humanity so that individuals and communities have the capacity to prepare for, deal with and recover from crisis.

The BVI Red Cross is the oldest Non-Profit in the territory, having been established in 1956.

21 Responses to “Ex CoP Michael B. Matthews voted to BVI Red Cross Board”

  • But why? Is he a Belonger? (22/06/2023, 13:24) Like (8) Dislike (28) Reply
    What the hell!
    • Comment (23/06/2023, 09:07) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      All that negative media publication describing the VI as crime infested...yet no one wants to go home!
  • From right here! (22/06/2023, 13:43) Like (52) Dislike (9) Reply
    Happy to hear that Mr. Matthews is contributing his thoughts and ideas. I know he doesn't like the spotlight, but this is a very sensible, forward-thinking man!! We need people who can help us improve things around here. And no, I don't care what his skin colour is. All hands on deck. Thank you!!!
  • UK (22/06/2023, 13:46) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    Only uk national for all the board now
  • keep awake bvi (22/06/2023, 13:52) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    he stayed her for a reason
  • Sik MS (22/06/2023, 13:57) Like (52) Dislike (10) Reply
    Yall are really a set of bitter and hateful people. So it's ok for Tolians to go work and live in the UK, but nobody from the UK should be allowed to come to the BVI and live here? LMAO!!
    • @Sik MS (22/06/2023, 14:57) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
      Correct, and the same for the Tolians that is living and working in the USVI and the US. This place is filled with some real bitter hateful people indeed.
      • @@Sik Ms (22/06/2023, 16:59) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
        Thank you, I don’t see the USVI nor the United States acting like these idiots here on the Island when Tortolians decide to live and work in their Country. This is one of the reasons they look so damn beat down and old because they are carrying around to much bitter and hate within themselves.
  • HMMM (22/06/2023, 14:21) Like (3) Dislike (17) Reply
    give them one board position and now they want to be on every board. I guess the Governor has his hands in this one as well.

    I wonder when he will find the time, seeing as they want to make him the Commissioner of Customs if they can get rid of WS.
  • WHAT!!!! (22/06/2023, 14:27) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don’t need to be a belonger to volunteer your time to help the Red Cross it’s called helping the community, get it?
  • Good for him. (22/06/2023, 14:29) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    I like the former COP. I think he is a decent man. He led in his former role by example. He didn't shy away from mingling with the public inclusive of being present @ festival village. No doubt the RC could benefit from his knowledge.
  • look (22/06/2023, 14:43) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    From here on in and you will see. This is just the smoke.
  • Rubber Duck (22/06/2023, 15:38) Like (3) Dislike (18) Reply
    so ranking filling up the police force with whites, the statuary boards and then he wants them to get Belongers status. People the invasion has arrived and then they say we are corrupt.





    • Well (22/06/2023, 21:56) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply

      @rubber duck
      Stfu! when you go UK and US u not taking up space in the people them country?
      I bet you have a UK passport.Please to give UK them passport u ungrateful c**t!You want what the other countries have to offer but don’t want the nationals to get anything from y’all DEPENDENT territory.

  • Some thing is wrong (22/06/2023, 17:05) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    I see a lady at the king birth day give the gov something when she went up for her award, school children say she looking management position where she work, ah waiting to hear what that gift exchange was all about.
    • @some thing is wrong (22/06/2023, 20:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      You need to simply learn how to mind your business. TALKING ABOUT YOU SAW A LADY GIVE THE GOVERNOR SOMETHING. MIND YOUR DAMN BUSINESS. GRANNY ALWAYS SAY YOU MIND YOUR BUSINESS, YOU LIVE A DAY LONGER.
  • Fire pon rome (22/06/2023, 19:59) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    Some body ask this man what did he do with the 350 mil worth of coke please.
  • New Director Needed (22/06/2023, 20:48) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    The current Director is a Disgrace to that Position when is she being replaced from being half naked every chance she gets and Still Represents the RedCross . Change her and see how your membership increases .
  • down2earth (22/06/2023, 23:18) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    The BVI Red Cross was like an outpost to the British who left them to themselves. Thanks to Mrs. Edris O'Neal, blessed memory (and her right hand people) who carried the weight of the Red Cross for umpteen of years - financially and otherwise. It was rich in good deeds but dirt poor! I have noticed that in recent years the 'British' have begun to take a keen interest. Why? What has changed? I want to know... (Please correct me if I got it all wrong!)

    A native Virgin Islander to the Nth generation
  • What I’m I missing (23/06/2023, 08:05) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Anything I sit on the comfort of my home and watch on my Television in my living room is my business That event was a live event so it is the public business. I hope that help your knowledge for future events. Camera and video can’t hide what’s happening in front of it.
  • Hmm (23/06/2023, 14:43) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    He just here working undercover…you going do and do till your wife get a Caribbean Man lol


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