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Ronnie W. Skelton in! as Chair of RDA Board; Jerry D. Samuel is Deputy

- appointment takes effect from May 1, 2021
Founder of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and former Legislator, Ronnie W. Skelton has been appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Board and Jerry D. Samuel will serve as Chairman.
Premier Andrew A. Fahie made the announcement at today’s April 29, 2021, eight Sitting of the Third Session of the fourth House of Assembly held in the Save the Seed Energy Center in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
Premier Andrew A. Fahie made the announcement at today’s April 29, 2021, eight Sitting of the Third Session of the fourth House of Assembly held in the Save the Seed Energy Center in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Founder of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and former Legislator, Ronnie W. Skelton has been appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development (RDA) Board.

This appointment was endorsed by Cabinet and will take effect from May 1, 2021. Mr Skelton will serve alongside Deputy Chairman Jerry D. Samuel.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) made the announcement at today’s April 29, 2021, Eighth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly held at Save the Seed Energy Center in Duff's Bottom, Tortola. 

Mr Shea O. S. Alexander will serve as Member and Sister Islands representative, Attorney Michael J. Fay as Civil Society Representative, Marquese Maduro will serve as a youth member and Bishop John I. Cline will serve as Private Sector Representative.

Premier Congratulated new appointees 

Premier Fahie said the persons appointed so far have the requisite requirements and a good understanding of the recovery issues that we face as a territory. He noted that they are all qualified and experienced to fill the positions in which they will be expected to serve and wished them great success. 

Deputy Chairperson appointee Mr Jerry Samuel, a former public officer, is currently a partner at a law firm. 

New Chairman, Mr Skelton, is the Chief Executive Officer of Skelton Group of Companies and is a former Minister of Finance and Deputy Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands, former Minister for Health and Social Development and former Member of the House of Assembly. He also served as a General Manager of the BVI Electricity Cooperation.

Hon Fahie, who said more appointments are to come, noted that the board was selected through a series of interviews and a process agreed to by both the Opposition Leader and the Premier.

18 Responses to “Ronnie W. Skelton in! as Chair of RDA Board; Jerry D. Samuel is Deputy”

  • xee (29/04/2021, 16:15) Like (16) Dislike (27) Reply
    time to play politrics....wow.
  • xee (29/04/2021, 16:16) Like (27) Dislike (37) Reply
    Is the same people over and over, who you know. Pull string business
  • Citizen (29/04/2021, 16:17) Like (16) Dislike (41) Reply
    The same faces here and there
  • Ronnie is back (29/04/2021, 16:57) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
    Wow. Nice. NDP Can start to reform and rebuild Ronnie is the man..
  • Lord (29/04/2021, 17:02) Like (34) Dislike (43) Reply
    They really don't want change in this place huh ? All the money and power just stay in the same places, with the same people for the rest of time.
    • lol (29/04/2021, 20:43) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
      I understand. Question is is he a good choice for the job or not? Does he have a good history of getting projects done and wtihin budget? The answer is yes.
  • Lil aside (29/04/2021, 17:17) Like (18) Dislike (28) Reply
    How much are we paying to have our meetings held at Save the Seed?
  • Congrats! (29/04/2021, 18:20) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    Congrats Jerry!
  • YES! (29/04/2021, 18:35) Like (28) Dislike (10) Reply
    Uncle Ronnie has the Midas touch. Congratulations to a great choice.
  • Hopeless (29/04/2021, 18:43) Like (9) Dislike (15) Reply
    With this board better to just shutdown
  • Players club (29/04/2021, 19:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let's dance
  • RDA (29/04/2021, 21:30) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Unqualified folks who is overpaid to do nothing
  • Joy & Wide (29/04/2021, 22:41) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    This Gov is papy show. Wait til election you will hear and see
  • Real (29/04/2021, 22:59) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good to Ronnie as Chairman. He has a lot to contribute to the Territory.
    • @Real (01/05/2021, 01:54) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
      And He Can't Help His Own Family You Will Be Seeking Help And Is Like Them Does Act Deaf And Play Blind To People Situation
  • ONE SIDEDNESS AGAIN (30/04/2021, 00:52) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    IN LIFE THERE ARE MANY OLOGIES, BUT OF ALL THE DIFFERENT OLOGIES, EXAMPLE: THEOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND OTHERS. BUT THE WAY IT SEEM, IN MY HONEST OPINION, THE UNBALANCE WAY THAT THE B.V.I WAY ARE DOING THINGS, POLITICALLY SPEAKING, IS THAT CROOKED-OLOGY IS THE NUMBER ONE (1) OLOGY THAT ARE OFTEN PRACTICE DAILY IN THIS COUNTRY AT EXPENCE OF THE POOR, IN THE NAME OF GOOD GOVERNANCE. THE RICH GET RICHER, AND THE POOR SUFFER GREAT LOSS. SOME CALL THAT FAIRNESS. I SEE IT AS AS CROOKEDNESS. HEAVENLY FATHER, AND CREATOR OF LIFE, RESCUE US POOR PEOPLE FROM THIS BIAS BEHAVIOR. THANK YOU. AMEN.


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