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Sonjah S. Smith appointed to BVIPA Board

February 19th, 2024 | Tags: BVIPA Sonjah S. Smith Appointment Board Cabinet
The Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on February 7, 2024, and decided that Sonjah S. Smith be appointed to the Board of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) for three years. Photo: Facebook
According to a Post Meeting Statement from the Cabinet Office, it was decided that Sonjah S. Smith’s appointment to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Board be for 3 years, from February 15, 2024, to February 14, 2027. Photo: BVIPA
According to a Post Meeting Statement from the Cabinet Office, it was decided that Sonjah S. Smith’s appointment to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Board be for 3 years, from February 15, 2024, to February 14, 2027. Photo: BVIPA
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on February 7, 2024, and decided that Sonjah S. Smith be appointed to the Board of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA).

Cabinet also noted the expiration of the appointment of Board Member Asiyah Grant.

According to a Post Meeting Statement from the Cabinet Office, it was decided that Smith’s appointment be for 3 years, from February 15, 2024, to February 14, 2027.

Cabinet also decided that the member be paid a monthly stipend of nine hundred dollars ($900.00).

Governor Daniel Pruce chaired the meeting at the Premier's Conference Room where all Members were present.

12 Responses to “Sonjah S. Smith appointed to BVIPA Board”

  • don (19/02/2024, 15:49) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good appointment
  • Trini (19/02/2024, 19:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to you Sonjah I’m so proud of you had the opportunity to see you grow into an awesome woman.God’s blessings on your appointment
  • Paid board members (19/02/2024, 21:58) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    I am happy for the young lady but in disagreement with paid board positions, unless the hours worked justify it
    • ? (20/02/2024, 11:13) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      If you think a $900 stipend for sitting on a statutory Board with the duties and responsibilities that come along with it, it clearly says a lot about you!! As far as I am aware, the young lady is a lawyer, I am sure she is able to charge $400-$500 per hour, so pls stop! Congratulations on your appointment, Ms. Smirh and may you have a successful tenure.
  • Good ting! (20/02/2024, 07:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    As Irwin Brownie Brown would say, “Good ting”. Congratulations to Ms Smith ????????
  • Endtimes (20/02/2024, 09:11) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is very good for the young lady. However, there is no information on her; i.e. background, qualifications, career, etc. This is not the way to do things. It is not transparent and unprofessional.

    If I am wrong to question this, let me know please.
    • @Endtimes (20/02/2024, 11:09) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      So because the decision did not indicate her background and qualifications means that the appointment was not done in a transparent or professional manner? The vacancies were advertised and I am sure many open sources would give an indication of the background and qualifications of the young professional Virgin Islander. Perhaps the writer of the article could have done some research on the young lady to satisfy those amongst us who must find fault with everything!!
      • @@Endtimes (21/02/2024, 07:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Not because your appintment wreaks conflict of interest, all others should. Appointment of Board Members should incude qualifications to ensure that the person selected is not another waste of time.
  • poor man (20/02/2024, 12:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The rich getting richer
  • 2003 Classmate (21/02/2024, 13:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations girl! Proud of you. It was do nice seeing you the other day.
  • Hmmmm (22/02/2024, 07:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Her last name is all she needs..being a qualified professional,solidifies it it...next.
  • Really? (27/02/2024, 20:14) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    If you know about her you would know she is not well respected as a professional and it begs the question of whether ppl are not afraid of a repeat COI. Arrogance and bad mind never prevails


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