Ex VIPM Candidate Wade N. Smith tipped to return to HM Customs
Mr Smith is expected to return in the coming weeks as “the paperwork is being finalised,” our newsroom was told.
There were talks about a United Kingdom (UK) national taking over the post but this was reportedly fought off by the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1)-led Administration.
Mr Smith served 15 years as Commissioner of Customs before he resigned in 2018 to contest a seat in the 5th District under the breakaway group from the main National Democratic Party (NDP). The VIPM was headed by former NDP Government Minister, Ronnie W. Skelton.
Smith defeated in District 5
Mr Smith was defeated in the 2019 general elections by the Virgin Islands Party’s candidate, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), the now Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, in a three-man race. Hon Rymer crushed his opponents, receiving 638 votes to Smith’s 396. The NDP’s Elvis J. Harrigan received a mere 204 votes.
Late last year, Mr Smith was appointed to act in the post of Director of the Financial Investigative Agency; however, the substantive holder of the post is back.
Internal view of Smith's return?
Many Customs Officers have expressed mixed feelings about Mr Smith’s return but refused to talk on record in regards to their opinions on what the return of Mr Smith to the Customs Department means.
Mr Smith could not be reached for comments up to the time of publication.
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46 Responses to “Ex VIPM Candidate Wade N. Smith tipped to return to HM Customs”
We need a trust worthy person in that possession.
Put Mr. Smith right back there to do what he should have done, which is to train competent people to take over so he can retire. I hope that training is the number one component of his job description. Outsiders, though they don't have ties, only A$$ lick to get to the people in power. They are usually too concerned about what they will lose so they don't tell the truth to their superiors. Mr. Smith can do that!!!!!!!!
pull our brothers/sisters down .We are like crabs in a bucket. Word of advice, every time you speak negatively about someone God has chosen you just add POWER to them
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