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UPDATE: Karen B. Smith-Aaron on the job @ IR

Just as was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online on January 21, 2014 that Virgin Islander Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron was tipped to head the Government's Inland Revenue Department, it has come to pass. Photo: VINO
Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron has been tipped to head the Inland Revenue Department. The Former LIME Director of Regional Finance is a Virgin Islander and is expected to start her new post in the coming weeks. Photo: VINO/File
Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron has been tipped to head the Inland Revenue Department. The Former LIME Director of Regional Finance is a Virgin Islander and is expected to start her new post in the coming weeks. Photo: VINO/File
The Inland Revenue Department is the government’s tax collection agency. In the coming weeks it will get a new head to permanently replace its former Commissioner Mrs. Sylvia C. Moses who was removed from her post following the 2011 General Elections. Photo: VINO/File
The Inland Revenue Department is the government’s tax collection agency. In the coming weeks it will get a new head to permanently replace its former Commissioner Mrs. Sylvia C. Moses who was removed from her post following the 2011 General Elections. Photo: VINO/File
Mr. Orris Thomas of East End (left) was named Acting Commissioner of Inland Revenue following the removal of Mrs. Sylvia C. Moses who has now been appointed as Executive Director of the International Affairs Secretariat. In the coming weeks Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron will be the Department’s new head. Photo: GIS
Mr. Orris Thomas of East End (left) was named Acting Commissioner of Inland Revenue following the removal of Mrs. Sylvia C. Moses who has now been appointed as Executive Director of the International Affairs Secretariat. In the coming weeks Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron will be the Department’s new head. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Just as was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online on January 21, 2014 that Virgin Islander Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron was tipped to head the Government's Inland Revenue Department, it has come to pass.

Mrs. Smith-Aaron started her new role as Commissioner of Inland Revenue on Monday February 3, 2014. She replaces Mr. Orris Thomas who was acting in the post as the Chief of the Government's tax collection agency.

Following the 2011 General Elections that saw the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime securing power, the former Commissioner of Inland Revenue Sylvia C. Moses was removed from her post and has now been named Executive Director of the International Affairs Secretariat located in the Premier’s Office.

Tragedy struck Mrs. Smith-Aaron's family on January 19, 2014 when her son Malik J. Aaron lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Beef Island. He was buried on February 1, 2014 after a funeral service attended by hundreds at the Road Town Methodist Church.

See previous story posted January 21, 2014:

Karen B. Smith-Aaron tipped to head Gov’t Tax Department!

- Former LIME Regional Finance Director is expected to replace Acting Commissioner of Inland Revenue Orris Thomas

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Word just reaching our news room from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is that Virgin Islander, Mrs. Karen B. Smith-Aaron is expected to be appointed Commissioner of the Government’s Inland Revenue Department.

Mrs. Smith-Aaron is expected to take the helm in the coming weeks according to the same NDP source and has the blessings of both the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, whose portfolio includes the Inland Revenue Department along with the Financial Secretary Neil M. Smith.

Currently, Mr. Orris Thomas is the Acting Commissioner of Inland Revenue, the Government’s tax collection department.

Following the 2011 General Elections that saw the NDP regime securing power, the former Commissioner of Inland Revenue Sylvia C. Moses was removed from her post and now has been named the Executive Director of the International Affairs Secretarial located in the Premier’s Office.

The same NDP source told our news site that Mrs. Smith-Aaron was also a runner up for the post of Accountant General.

Karen Smith-Aaron

It was last year that this news site was the first to break the accurate news that LIME, the Telecommunications Giant, had made Mrs. Smith-Aaron position as the Regional Finance Director redundant.

Mrs. Smith-Aaron, the daughter of social activist, professional Architect, former civil servant and businessman Ira Smith of MacNamara, Road Town, is also involved in the community where she was reelected to her second one-year term as President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners’ Association, the second women to hold the post.

It was over the weekend of January 19, 2014 that sadness and tragedy struck her family when her 21-year old son Malik J. Aaron was killed following a scooter accident at Beef Island.

The Commissioner of Inland Revenue post is a government job with a salary range of between $62,900-$92,150 in the government scale of 17.

The Staff, Management, and Board of Directors of Virgin Islands News Online offer her sincere condolences on the passing of her son and congratulate Mrs. Smith-Aaron on her new post with the Government of the Virgin Islands.

45 Responses to “UPDATE: Karen B. Smith-Aaron on the job @ IR”

  • . (21/01/2014, 15:46) Like (15) Dislike (20) Reply
    That was a quick "pick me uper"
    • Say What? (21/01/2014, 20:49) Like (53) Dislike (1) Reply
      Nothing materialistic can quickly pick you up from the death of a love one
    • just asking (23/01/2014, 11:00) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
      When was this job advertised? Why not promote from within, who is going to train her not the guys you passed over..I see tension within the department and NDP to blame.
      • Don't Worry Be Happy (23/01/2014, 13:50) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
        For your information, Ms. Aaron would need very little training, she is very adept, and personally, I see her as becoming bored very soon after she has aced her tasks/duties.
      • Retire Them (23/01/2014, 13:56) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
        The guys you passed over all have more than 25 years of service in the Civil Service. Don't take no stress Mrs. A,if they refuse to cooperate call for their removal/retirement/ transfer. NEXT! Boom!!
    • Yes (24/01/2014, 19:02) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      lol
  • What goes Around (21/01/2014, 16:15) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    "Removal from office;" what goes around comes around. Take dat, you and others will suffer for your ill deeds. Repent and allow your sins to be blotted out. So says the Good Book.
  • A Fahie (21/01/2014, 16:35) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Wow
  • ... (21/01/2014, 16:51) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    ting to talk
  • Cough (21/01/2014, 16:58) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    :-o No comments!!
  • chad (21/01/2014, 17:00) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    Vino you aint easy at all. You made me chuckle. I must say although you jumped the gun, this is one time I have read such a classy piece from you. Good show!!
  • ta ta (21/01/2014, 18:55) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Big ups k
  • mother hen (21/01/2014, 18:56) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Peter Tosh, et al - your dreams seem to be coming to fruition girlfiend!
  • jamgirl (21/01/2014, 20:49) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    Very respectful woman my condolences to you and families on the lost of your son but keep your head high lady
  • good luck (21/01/2014, 21:31) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    All the best on your appointment , I believe you will do well. Watch your back though with that one from the east and the other from the west... Ask the former commissioner.
  • family (21/01/2014, 22:28) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I will continue to pray for you Mr. & Mrs. Enos and Karen Aaron and Smith family. Though you will never get over the tragic death of your son/grandson, just know that God cares and he will take you through this time of grief. He is a very present help in trouble. He will even help you to 'glory in tribulation', which simply means - though you are sorrowful about the unforeseen demise of Malik, in due time God in his matchless love, will enable you to see Him as one who is touched with the feeling of our infirmity, one who can and will strengthen you as each day passes, one who will raise you up above the insensitive words and judgements of the nay-sayers (who are not of God, but represent Satan and his workers), and comfort you as no one can, and very shortly, will help you to see that in all things: He is good, and He alone is worthy of our praise. Be assured that God is with you, will be with you, and will never leave you nor forsake you. He is not responsible for death or suffering since he clearly states in His word: "I wish above all things that you prosper and be in good health as your soul prospers", but the enemy "has desired to sift us like wheat" but again Jesus exhorts us "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world". Can you/we? Yes: "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us".
  • mal (22/01/2014, 00:57) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up K an e,rest in peaCe my boy m
  • overseas (22/01/2014, 07:10) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stay strong karen and enous but I am happy for karen in her new post
  • talk tola (22/01/2014, 08:15) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    What is the function of the Inland Revenue dept again?
  • bvi (22/01/2014, 10:14) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Do you pay taxes...land, property or anything? You sound lost to the world.
  • Mary (22/01/2014, 11:40) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Vino hands off on the inside scoop
  • Be Blessed (22/01/2014, 14:24) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    All the best on your journey ahead. It won't be easy celebrating your appointment, while at the same time mourning the loss of your son. However, God helps us triumph amidst the storm. I'm sure your son would be proud of your appointment and would want you to be happy. So in all things give GOD Praise!!! Be Blessed!
  • denise (22/01/2014, 16:20) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Karen will do good job
  • one eye roster (22/01/2014, 20:37) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    GIRL KAREN WHAT YOUR BACK IN DEY
  • george w touch (23/01/2014, 07:05) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    All the best karen you are good ppl
  • Yes (24/01/2014, 19:04) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    what college she went to again?
  • ABC (26/01/2014, 20:35) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    They took for ever to issue an acting appointment to the Acting Comm. Now they body slammed him with no regard for his twenty five years of service. The Immigration Department is in the same mess. Officers are being treated like dirt with no one to turn to. Fortunately the JUST ONE neither slumbers or sleeps.
  • cuz in new york (27/01/2014, 07:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It was just last year that I had the pleasure of meeting Karen's extended family. While Enjoying revisting the islands after 20 years from the states, Malik drove me by car to start all my excursions of the day. All my family blessings to the Smith and Arron family, may he rest in peace. Laws need to be changed on the islands.
  • sing (27/01/2014, 15:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    May good give the family strength day bv day. Its not easy to loose a loved one and at such a young age but God will see U through. My deepest sympthany, To Karen and the entire family. Karen lets those nay sayers sing.

    Classmate, BVI High School
  • Hmm (27/01/2014, 16:55) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    VINO, how come you guys didn't mention her qualifications?
  • king (18/02/2014, 14:32) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hats off again vino you the best on inside information
  • spirit (18/02/2014, 19:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We were never cool but I know you will get the job done.
    • Been there (19/02/2014, 06:04) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      isn't easy to work with
      • Very True (19/02/2014, 13:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I understand that she is meticulous and has very high standards. I have also heard that she expects those that work under her to bring those same attributes to the job. Further, she expects professionals to bring a certain level of skill to the job and not have to be taught, on the job, the fundamentals of a subject in which that person holds a degree. It sometimes not easy to work with such a person.
  • ok (20/02/2014, 13:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Karen, ever one deserves the best. Do your best and leave the rest. Give God the glory and make sure you say a prayer before you begin your workday in that place..

    A former Classmate. BVI High School
  • CQ HAY (10/09/2014, 13:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My name is Gustavo, im from Puerto Rico, im trying to locate miss Smith-Aron , any Office Number, E-mail will be very helpful.
    thank you
  • CQ HAY (29/12/2014, 17:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have a hay bales business in PR, im interest in expand my product to Tortola, right now im already selling in St. Croix and St. Thomas. im trying to contact miss Smith Arron. my email es grivera.cqh@gmail.com


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