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Former BVIPA MD Vincent V. O’Neal passes

- Mr O’Neal, a former Chief Immigration Officer, was 69 years of age
Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and retired civil servant Mr Vincent V. O’Neal passed away on January 20, 2022, at aged 69. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mr Vincent V. O’Neal has passed.

According to family members, Mr O’Neal died earlier today, January 20, 2022, after a period of illness.

He was 69 years of age.

Mr O’Neal served as Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority from August 2006 to July 2012.

The Virgin Islander was also Chief Immigration Officer from 1997 through 2004.

Mr O’Neal held a number of supervisory positions in the private and public sectors in the Virgin Islands and the United States.

He was the brother of Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the family and friends of the late Vincent V. O’Neal.

25 Responses to “Former BVIPA MD Vincent V. O’Neal passes”

  • Smith (20/01/2022, 18:39) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mr O'Neil.
  • Dougla (20/01/2022, 19:16) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    So sad a very kind an caring person RIp
  • E. Leonard (20/01/2022, 19:36) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    Warmest condolences to family on the passing of Vincent ‘Old Father’ Oneal. Stay faithful and strong and may you find comfort in this period of mourning.
  • hi (20/01/2022, 19:55) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
  • Mr.gage (20/01/2022, 20:33) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    RIP Mr O'Neal .
  • My girl (20/01/2022, 21:06) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is sad rip
  • Sad... (20/01/2022, 21:31) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    My good friend. Condolences to his fam.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (21/01/2022, 01:34) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    My in-depth condolences to the family and friends of the late Vincent O"Neal May God claimed His spirit
    May He give the needed strength to bear the grief that came with the lost of their love, that has been a father, a husband, servant of the people of the British Virgin in various positions of interest over many. Rest in peace my brother.
  • Andrew Cox Sr (21/01/2022, 04:57) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    sincerer condolences to the O'neal Household
  • the rock (21/01/2022, 04:58) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rest easy Old Boy!
  • Acquaintance (21/01/2022, 07:28) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh my ďidnt know you were ill and vèry sad to hear you gone now. Will be missed Vincent. RIP
  • ITS SO NICE (21/01/2022, 07:58) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    WHEN YOU HEAR SOME ONE PASSES AWAY , ( SAD TO HEAR ) , BUT THE GOOD THING HE CAN REST IN PEACE AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS DON'T HAVE TO READ ANYTHING DIRTY COMMENTS ABOUT HE DID SOMETHING BAD , SO NUFF RESPECT TO HIM . RIP BRO
  • Sam (21/01/2022, 08:56) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    mr oneal was good people contributing to the forward movement of virgin islands

    the mindset in virgin islands is far different and seek to dwell on simply stuff such the speech from the thrown(when will it end !!!!)

    meanwhile in the year 2022 and those who born here and those that reside here driving in pure darkness on public highways: some of us still have no applicable running water: sewage issues and that list goes(the focus is petty issues

    Mr Vincent O'Neal much thanks for your meaningful contribution(the 60 years and older generation have/had a far different mindset of these islands

  • resident (21/01/2022, 09:26) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Condolences to his family, rest on in eternal peace Sir, he was a true gentleman, one of the truly good ones.
  • The TRUTH (21/01/2022, 10:21) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    RIP. He was a good person.
  • Toronto (21/01/2022, 10:37) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    "A Good Man", tried his very best to help everyone even though at times that was not possible, he always went above and beyond, displayed empathy throughout his life, always warm smile and greeting, Displayed True BVI Love, he will be truly missed! RIEP Mr. O'Neal
  • Really (21/01/2022, 19:30) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    He was never a good man. He was as wicked as the devil himself he gone to meet his maker the the devil. Wicked old devil.
    • Norris Turnbull (22/01/2022, 17:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Really.... your morning will come. Sad the news allow your evil thoughts to be published.
    • huh (22/01/2022, 21:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wtf ?!
    • Real Talk (25/01/2022, 08:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      YOU AIN'T TALK BUT YOU PREACH AND THAT'S THE TRUTH WICKED MANN!!!!!
    • (09/02/2022, 08:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Didn't your Parents Teach you...If you Don't Have anything GOOD/POSITIVE to Say...Keep your MOUTH SHUT!!! Look at your own Life and Make Sure you are Not a HYPOCRITE!!!
  • Acquaintance (22/01/2022, 21:47) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    @really
    Your judgement day shall come along too !
    Indeed he was a good man he helped as much people he could help even though sometimes it was not possible , let this man Rest In Peace what type of person you are to be saying such things , you are as low as possible , he was very humbled and I pray that his soul rests in peace.
  • @ Really (23/01/2022, 22:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We truly rebuke you and your ugly, sellfish, heartless, insensitive, crude, and wicked comments, over Mr. O'neals Passing. I am totally shocked, and disgusted to my stomach that someone will go to an all time low with the verbiage you choose!!! The O'Neal family are truly by all means one of the BVI's Patriotic family, a family of hard work, decency, well respected, humble, and have and continue to make their marks on the History and Legacy of the BVI from years gone by up until today....but I must be reminded as Michelle Obama said "When they go low we go high"...RIEP Mr. O'Neal, and to the O'Neal Family of whom are some of the BVI's finest indigenous persons, be blessed, be encouraged, and keep your heads up, be comforted during this very difficult time ,!!!!
  • Asiyah (23/01/2022, 23:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am so sad to hear about this, may he Rest In Peace. He gave me my start in the BVI. I was the Ports Engineer and loved my team and the job I had. I will forever be grateful. My condolences go to his family. Rest well Mr. O’Neal


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