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Phyllis Evans moves to new role; Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley tipped for Clerk of HoA

- Members praised Mrs Evans as outgoing Clerk; Evans expected to take up another government post
After fourteen years as the Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA) and some 45 years as a public servant, Mrs Phyllis Evans, left, is expected to retire from her current post as the Clerk of the HoA. Right: Mrs Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley has reportedly been tipped to be the new Clerk. Photo: HoA/GIS/File
Outgoing Clerk of the House of Assembly Mrs Phyllis Evans (front) during the Fifth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA this morning, October 31, 2023. Photo: YouTube
Outgoing Clerk of the House of Assembly Mrs Phyllis Evans (front) during the Fifth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA this morning, October 31, 2023. Photo: YouTube
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After fourteen years as the Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA) and some 45 years as a public servant, Mrs Phyllis Evans is expected to retire from her current post as the Clerk of the HoA.

Her departure from the HoA was announced by Speaker Corine N. George-Massicote at the Fifth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA today, October 31, 2023.

Members, speaking in the HoA earlier this morning, praised Mrs Evans for her work while at the Chambers for some 14 years.

All Members shared their different relationships with Mrs Evans and said they would miss her.

It is our understanding that Mrs Evans is going to be reassigned to another government job, notwithstanding it’s not a seven-day-a-week job. 

Not gone as yet

According to sources familiar with this matter, Mrs Evans will be the Registrar of Members Public Interest. The Register of Interests was a sticking point for the one-man Commission of Inquiry called by a former UK Governor accusing the fifteen HoA members of the Fourth House of failing to comply with the Register of Interests Act for timely filing. It was found out after that many had been on time, according to the law and the records.

Smith-Hanley is front runner

Meanwhile, there have been many applications for the post of Clerk; however,  it’s our understanding that Mrs Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley has been tipped to be the new Clerk. She is currently employed at the Cabinet Office and has extensive experience in Government.

Mrs Smith-Hanley, a former Miss BVI, who has worked in Departments and Ministries and holds a Master’s Degree, could not be reached for comments.

It is also our understanding that the current Ag Deputy Clerk Ms Khauesten Industrious is expected to retire from her post in December of this year; however, it’s unclear if she is being reassigned.

27 Responses to “Phyllis Evans moves to new role; Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley tipped for Clerk of HoA”

  • bvibuzz (31/10/2023, 14:26) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is more recycling
  • ta ta (31/10/2023, 14:54) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    Thing to talk
  • lodger (31/10/2023, 15:00) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m just shocked that they would do this, just move her from one post to another smh
  • Strupsss (31/10/2023, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (30) Reply
    She could not even manage DMV
  • Reality check (31/10/2023, 15:31) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mrs Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley will do well where ever she goes
  • wellsaw (31/10/2023, 15:38) Like (41) Dislike (10) Reply
    Phylis and her dam stinking attitude need to be gone out of the service.
    • @wellsaw (31/10/2023, 22:10) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
      What a pity. Some of you are so negative and hard to please that not even to hell want you all. Phyllis is one of the best public officers the service ever had.
  • Good lord (31/10/2023, 15:45) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    Highly commendable, you have done a great job serving for 45yrs to this British virgin islands. If my opinion matters, all work and no play will knock you down. You're a very strong individual probably it's time you treat you, relax, do the things you wanted to, travel or stay home and just be you. Congratulations you deserve the rest!
  • 2023 (31/10/2023, 17:14) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    some of the folks who works in some departments thinks the department belongs to them but eventually they have to leave and live among the same community they shortchanged while pushing pen & pencil
  • Old pig (31/10/2023, 17:19) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    She always frowning her face when the opposition or someone she doesn't like is speaking.
  • WOW (31/10/2023, 17:21) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    Is Betsy being demoted??
  • jack (31/10/2023, 18:29) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    Heard phi don't want to go she thought the place was hers
  • Lin (31/10/2023, 18:53) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    What about Linton Leonard we need a fresh look.
  • Deh Watcha (31/10/2023, 19:27) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    45yrs and still going to block somebody or some position until they get who they really want.

    We aren't naming anything after you miss so just retire.
  • tola (31/10/2023, 19:39) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
    About time them move that one from HOA . Think House of Assembly belong to her ...
    • @tola (31/10/2023, 22:08) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
      Mrs. Phyllis Evans is a good woman and one of the best public officers remaining in the public service. We thank her for all she has done and wish her the best in the future. May God be with her and Bless her. She has done well.
    • @tola (01/11/2023, 09:04) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      about time they remove that one from Treasury. The one whose name appeared on the greedy list.
  • Real Talk (31/10/2023, 23:28) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Susie hold yóur head up reach for the stars dont study. These set of haters who did not achived any thing in life
  • Lord 0..Our college graduate. (01/11/2023, 03:39) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    She served her time. She served very well with distinction 40 plus yrs. Let her go home and get some well deserved rest.. Ms. Evan. Thank you very much for your service, you served us well, but Pls go, hang it up. Give another person an opportunity... The Premier and deputy Governor pls get another person. I will suggest one of our newly returned college graduate.
  • Hmm (01/11/2023, 04:57) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    mrs Evans knows she recently made 65 years and need to go retire, giving the younger folks a chance. Shes not a nice person
    • Hmm (01/11/2023, 13:01) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      No, from my recollection she is already over 65 and had asked for an extension already, how is it that she can still get a job in Government. Please tell me.
  • civservant (01/11/2023, 08:42) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
    as a person who dealt with her on a work basis I say good riddance
  • CRACKHEADS (04/11/2023, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All u people with the negative comments go find a corner. People like you is who don't like to be disciplined. People like you is who go into the working environment and want to do what the blasphemy you want to do. People like you is who don't like to be corrected. Who bring the pig sty (stinking behaviour) into the working p environment. Who wants to come onto the job at your time, go lunch ON TIME and come back when the blasphemy you want. Listen I done vex. Susie might be a bit stiff, she's NOT a smiling person (what's new), what's there to complain about. Is she the only person you know like that?!!!. No, you people just want somebody to be skinning teeth with, to gossip with, to do bs with, get paid straight and on time without putting in the blasphemy work. There's many a person out there who keeps a straight face and don't smile but get to know that person and WALLA your big big friend. Be that.The best person in the world. No. NO. We have a habit of judging people from the outter and don't get to know them on the inner. Haul ayo blasphemy n go get a life. Susie is good people. A good person to learn from.
    Bless you Susie.


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